The nurse is preparing to administer acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with HIV who also has a diagnosis of herpes zoster. The prescribed dose is 10 mg/kg to a patient who weighs 60 kg. Available are 200-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

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The Answer of The nurse is preparing to administer acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with HIV who also has a diagnosis of herpes zoster. The prescribed dose is 10 mg/kg to a patient who weighs 60 kg. Available are 200-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Acyclovir (Zovirax) to a Patient