Dosage MathQuestion 71 of 100
The order is 0.25 mg and the tablets available are 0.125 mg each. How many tablets should be given?
a.1/2 tablet
b.1 tablet
c.4 tablets
d.2 tablets
Explanation
tablets = 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg = 2 tablets. Careful handling of decimals prevents ten-fold dosing errors, which are a common cause of harm.
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