If a patient weighs 221 pounds and must receive medication in the amount of 21 mg/kg/day, how many tablets should be taken at each of his three
meals? The medication is available in tablets of 175 mg. (2.2 lbs = 1 kg)
A. 6 tablets per dose
B. 2 tablets per does
C. 10 tablets per dose
D. 4 tablets per dose

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.