The nurse has an order for 50 mcg of Synthroid daily. Available: 0.05 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse give? Input your numeric answer in answer box

Convert the available dose from milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg) to match the ordered dose. Ordered dose: 50 mcg Available dose: 0.05 mg Conversion factor: 1 mg = 1000 mcg Available dose (mcg) = 0.05 mg × 1000 mcg/mg = 50 mcg. Calculate the number of tablets to administer. Number of tablets = Desired Dose (mcg) / Available Dose (mcg/tablet) = 50 mcg/50 mcg/tablet = 1 tablet.