Dosage MathQuestion 61 of 100
The order is 750 mg. Tablets are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be given?
a.1 tablet
b.2 tablets
c.3 tablets
d.4 tablets
Explanation
tablets = 750 mg ÷ 250 mg = 3 tablets. The result is a whole number of scored or unscored tablets, which the aide double-checks against the order.
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