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Calculate the following dosage:

Order: Tegretol 200 mg p.o. t.i.d. Available: 100 mg tablets

How many tablets will you administer?

A.

1 1/2 tablets

B.

2 tablets

C.

4 tablets

D.

3 tablets

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

To solve this problem, we need to use the formula:

Desired dose / Available dose = Number of tablets

Plugging in the given values, we get:

200 mg / 100 mg = Number of tablets

2 = Number of tablets

Therefore, the correct dosage is 2 tablets.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

No explanation

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Step 1: Identify the given information

  • Ordered dose = 1.0 mg
  • Available concentration = 0.4 mg per 1 mL

Step 2: Use the ratio and proportion method
Required dose ÷ Available concentration = Volume to administer

Step 3: Plug in the values
= (1.0 ÷ 0.4)

Step 4: Solve step by step

  • 1.0 ÷ 0.4 = 2.5 mL

Step 5: Round to the nearest tenth

  • 2.5 mL (already rounded)

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