Asked by Emery Faith on Jun 02, 2024

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If the licensed practitioner orders 120 mg of thyroid and each tablet contains 30 mg, how many tablets will the patient be given?

A) 1 tab
B) 2 tabs
C) 3 tabs
D) 4 tabs
E) 5 tabs

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.

Practitioner

A professional engaged in the practice of a particular occupation or profession, often within the healthcare industry.

Tablet

A flat, typically rectangular device with a touchscreen, used for accessing the internet, running software applications, and other tasks.

  • Master and implement basic numerical calculations for the determination of drug dosages.
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Samantha WhyteJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To administer a total of 120 mg using 30 mg tablets, divide 120 mg by 30 mg/tablet to get 4 tablets.