The advance practice nurse orders metoprolol 100 mg daily in two divided doses. The pharmacy sends 25 mg scored tablets of metoprolol. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer per dose? How many tablet(s) will the patient receive in 24 hours?

The advance practice nurse orders metoprolol 100 mg daily in two divided doses. The pharmacy sends 25 mg scored tablets of metoprolol. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer per dose? How many tablet(s) will the patient receive in 24 hours?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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