A client is to receive Levothyroxine 25 mcg PO daily. Levothyroxin unit dose available is 0.05 mg/ tablet. What would the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the tenth place). Enter text here. _______ tablet(s)

The prescribed dose is 25 micrograms (mcg). The available tablet is 0.05 milligrams (mg). Step 1: Convert mg to mcg 1 mg = 1000 mcg 0.05 mg × 1000 = 50 mcg per tablet Step 2: Use the formula Tablets to give = Dose ordered ÷ Dose on hand 25 mcg ÷ 50 mcg = 0.5 tablet Correct answer: 0.5 tablet