# The nurse is preparing a medication dose. The prescription is for 1,000 mg, and each tablet contains 500 mg. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Record the answer using a whole number.

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## Question

The nurse is preparing a medication dose. The prescription is for 1,000 mg, and each tablet contains 500 mg. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Record the answer using a whole number.

Record your answer using a whole number.

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Enter the number only. The unit is already shown. Round only at the end of the calculation.

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## Explanation

Divide the prescribed dose by the dose available in one tablet: 1,000 mg ÷ 500 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.

## In-depth explanation

Quick answer
2 tablets.
Set up
Amount to give = prescribed dose ÷ dose per tablet.
Calculation
1,000 ÷ 500 = 2. The requested format is a whole number, so enter 2.
**Sources**
- NCSBN — NCLEX Frequently Asked Questions: Calculation Items

- NCSBN — Prepare for the NCLEX

## Key concepts

- **Prescribed dose** — The amount of medication ordered for the client.
- **Dose available** — The medication amount contained in each tablet or unit supplied.

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