Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
Calculation
You are to administer 12.5mcg of levothyroxine PO to a patient. The pharmacy sends levothyroxine 0.025mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths)
tablets
Explanation & Rationale
Ordered dose = 12.5 mcg Supplied dose = 0.025 mg = 25 mcg Number of tablets = Ordered dose ÷ Supplied dose = 12.5 ÷ 25 = 0.5 Final Answer: 0.5
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