The dosage of metoprolol is ordered as 50 mg. If the tablet is available as 25 mg, how many tablets should be administered?

To determine the number of tablets to administer when metoprolol is ordered as 50 mg and the available tablet strength is 25 mg, you'll need to divide the ordered dose by the dosage of each tablet.

Here’s the calculation:

1. The ordered dose is 50 mg.

2. Each tablet contains 25 mg.

3. Divide the ordered dose by the strength of each tablet:

50 mg (ordered dose) ÷ 25 mg (per tablet) = 2 tablets.

This calculation shows that to achieve the required dose of 50 mg, you need two tablets of 25 mg each. This solution is straightforward and follows proper dosage calculation principles, ensuring the patient receives the exact amount of medication needed.