A patient is prescribed 150 mg of an antipsychotic medication (haloperidol) to be taken twice a day. The medication is available in 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the patient take per dose?

Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and available tablet strength Ordered Dose: 150 mg twice a day (BD) → 150 mg per dose Available Tablet Strength: 50 mg Calculate the number of tablets per dose Number of Tablets = Dose per Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 150 ÷ 50 Number of Tablets = 3 tablets