Question

order: captopril (capoten) 75 mg by mouth twice daily
supply: capoten 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg tablets

Explanation:

Step1: Determine combination for 75 mg dose

We need to find a combination of available tablet - strengths to make 75 mg.

Step2: Consider available strengths

We have 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg tablets. A combination of one 50 - mg tablet and one 25 - mg tablet gives $50 + 25=75$ mg.

Answer:

One 50 - mg tablet and one 25 - mg tablet should be given each time the dose is administered.