Final answer:
To determine the number of Prozac tablets to be dispensed for a 30-day supply at 60 mg per day, calculate 3 tablets per day multiplied by 30 days, resulting in 90 tablets total. The provided options are incorrect as they don't account for the 30-day period.
Correct option is A
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking how many tablets of Prozac a patient would need if prescribed 60 mg per day for 30 days, given that each tablet contains 20 mg. To find the correct number of tablets to be dispensed per day, divide the daily dosage by the strength per tablet: 60 mg / 20 mg per tablet = 3 tablets per day. To get the total number of tablets for 30 days, multiply the daily tablet count by the number of days: 3 tablets per day * 30 days = 90 tablets. Therefore, the correct number to be dispensed for a 30-day supply at 60 mg per day is 90 tablets.
The options provided (a) 3 tablets, (b) 6 tablets, (c) 9 tablets, and (d) 12 tablets are all incorrect as they do not reflect the total needed for the 30-day period.