A patient is ordered 500 mg b.i.d for 20 days. If the pharmacy only stocks 250 mg tablets, how many capsules should be dispensed for this order?

Darya asked Jun 28, 2023

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A patient is ordered 500 mg b.i.d for 20 days. If the pharmacy only stocks

250 mg tablets, how many capsules should be dispensed for this order?

Darya asked Jun 28, 2023

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 250mg X 2 = 500mg

2. 500mg X 20 = 10 000mg

3. 10 000mg/250 = 40

4. only 40 tablets need to be stocked

Abdou Ouahib answered Jul 4, 2023

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