Question

a provider prescribes nifedipine 30 mg po every 8 hr. the amount available is nifedipine 10 mg/capsule. how many capsules should the nurse administer?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify dosage values

Prescribed dose = 30 mg, dose per capsule = 10 mg

Step2: Calculate number of capsules

Number of capsules = $\frac{30}{10}$

Answer:

3