Question

A patient is to receive 2. 6 grams of medication. The medication is available in capsules of 325 milligrams. How many capsules should be given?

Answer 1

8 capsules.

Explanation:

325 milligrams = .325 grams.

So, what we have to do is find out how 2.6 grams would equal to the milligrams.

2.6g = 2,600mg

2,600mg divided by 325mg would equal eight.

Answer 2

8 capsules

Explanation:

325 milligrams into grams =0.325

so 2.6/0.325= 8

so 8 capsules should be given