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The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? _________________caps
The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules.
Since p.r.n abbreviation means "when necessary"
Po means by mouth
The number of capsules will the nurse administer; 600mg and the supply is for 200mg capsules
600mg/200 = 3 capsules when required