Calculate the amount to administer:____________.
Ordered: TriCor 144 mg PO daily
On hand: TriCor 48 mg tablets
The Correct Answer is ["3"]
Desired dose = 144 mg.
Available strength = 48 mg/tablet.
- Calculate the number of tablets to administer.
Number of tablets = Desired dose (mg) / Available strength (mg/tablet)
= 144 mg / 48 mg/tablet
= 3 tablets.
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Related Questions
Correct Answer is ["480"]
Explanation
Recommended intake = 1,200 mg.
Percentage of the recommended intake = 40%.
- Calculate the amount of calcium in the yogurt by multiplying the recommended intake by the percentage.
Amount of calcium = 1,200 mg × 40%
= 1,200 mg × 0.40
= 480 mg.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Calculation:
- Total volume of medication
= 16 tbsp
Each dose = 1½ tbsp
- Total volume in 3 doses
3 doses = 1.5 × 3
= 4.5 tbsp
- Remaining medication
Remaining = 16 – 4.5
= 11.5 tbsp
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