Question

A medication container states there is 250 mg of medication in each scored tablet. The provider orders 375 mg. How many tablets should the medical assistant give the patient?

a) 1.25 tablets
b) 1.5 tablets
c) 1.75 tablets
d) 2 tablets

Answer 1

To administer the correct dose of medication as per the prescription, the medical assistant should give the patient 1.5 tablets when each tablet contains 250 mg and the ordered amount is 375 mg.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asked how many tablets should be administered if a medication container states there is 250 mg per tablet and the provider orders 375 mg. We can find the answer by dividing the ordered amount of medication by the amount available per tablet.

Step 1: Identify the total amount of medication ordered: 375 mg.

Step 2: Identify the amount of medication available per tablet: 250 mg.

Step 3: Divide the total amount of medication ordered by the amount available per tablet:
375 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 1.5 tablets.

Therefore, the medical assistant should give the patient 1.5 tablets to meet the prescribed dose of 375 mg.