Final answer:
The correct number of medication tablets for the dog weighing 15kg, as per the prescription stating 60mg bid for 10 days a.c., is 2 tablets for 1 dose and 4 tablets for a 24-hour period.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question pertains to determining the correct dosage of medication for a dog in tablet form. Using the provided prescription information that the dog weighs 15kg and the dosage rate is 5mg/kg, we can calculate the total dosage required.
The following calculation can be used to determine the dosage:
- Dose per kg = 5mg
- Weight of dog = 15kg
- Total dose needed = Dose per kg × Weight of dog = 5mg/kg × 15kg = 75mg
Given that a single tablet is 30mg, the number of tablets required can be calculated as:
- Total dose needed / Tablet size = 75mg / 30mg = 2.5 tablets
Since it's not practical to administer half a tablet, we round up to the nearest whole number, which means we need 3 tablets for a single dose. Since the prescription reads 60mg bid (twice per day) for 10 days a.c. (before meals), we must adjust the number of tablets according to the prescribed 60mg dose:
- Prescribed dose / Tablet size = 60mg / 30mg = 2 tablets per dose.
- Number of tablets for a 24-hour period = 2 doses × 2 tablets = 4 tablets.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) 2 tablets for 1 dose; 4 tablets for 24 hours.