The patient/client is to receive Catapres (clonidine) 600 mcg po daily. The medication is available as Catapres (clonidine) 0.2 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the patient/client receive daily?

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The patient needs 600 mcg daily, and since 1 mg = 1000 mcg, 0.2 mg = 200 mcg. Therefore, to get 600 mcg, the patient needs 600 mcg / 200 mcg per tablet = 3 tablets.

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