e) to be given orally at a dose of 400 mg per day in divided doses every 12 hours. Mrs. Simpson weighs 176 pounds. (Learning Objectives 2, 5) 1. How many milligrams should the nurse give Mrs. Simpson in one dose? 2. Procainamide is available in a 200-mg capsule. How many capsules would Mrs. Simpson need per dose? 3. What monitoring should the nurse do while the patient is tak

e) to be given orally at a dose of 400 mg per day in divided doses every 12 hours. Mrs. Simpson weighs 176 pounds. (Learning Objectives 2, 5) 1. How many milligrams should the nurse give Mrs. Simpson in one dose? 2. Procainamide is available in a 200-mg capsule. How many capsules would Mrs. Simpson need per dose? 3. What monitoring should the nurse do while the patient is tak

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