tablet dosage calculations Exam Questions
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Desired Over Have D/H x V
ordered dose amount / amount on hand x
(volume)
Doctor's Order: Tylenol supp 1 g D = 1 g of tylenol
pr q H = 325 mg
6 hr prn temp > 101; Available: convert 1 g to mg
Tylenol 1 g x 1000 = 1000 mg
supp 325 mg (scored). How many 1000 mg /325 mg = 3.08 ~ 3 supp
supp will you administer?
a) 2 supp
b) 1 supp
c) 3 supp
d) 4 supp
Premarin 1.25 mg is ordered daily D = 1.25 mg
for H = 625 mcg
your patient. The only available Convert 1.25 mg to mcg
tablet 1.25 mg x 1000 = 1250 mcg
strength is 625 mcg. What amount 1250 mcg / 625 mcg = 2 tablets
will you give?
a) 1 tablet
b) 3 tablets
c) 5 tablets
d) 2 tablets
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Desired Over Have D/H x V
ordered dose amount / amount on hand x
(volume)
Doctor's Order: Tylenol supp 1 g D = 1 g of tylenol
pr q H = 325 mg
6 hr prn temp > 101; Available: convert 1 g to mg
Tylenol 1 g x 1000 = 1000 mg
supp 325 mg (scored). How many 1000 mg /325 mg = 3.08 ~ 3 supp
supp will you administer?
a) 2 supp
b) 1 supp
c) 3 supp
d) 4 supp
Premarin 1.25 mg is ordered daily D = 1.25 mg
for H = 625 mcg
your patient. The only available Convert 1.25 mg to mcg
tablet 1.25 mg x 1000 = 1250 mcg
strength is 625 mcg. What amount 1250 mcg / 625 mcg = 2 tablets
will you give?
a) 1 tablet
b) 3 tablets
c) 5 tablets
d) 2 tablets
