Question

question 24

a pharmacy technician is processing a prescription for albuterol sulfate (proair) 90 mcg per puff that reads, \take 1 puff po qid.\ the technician should identify that which of the following is the total daily dosage for this prescription?

450 mcg
180 mcg
270 mcg
360 mcg

Explanation:

Translate the prescription sig

Using the Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Translation knowledge points

• "Take 1 puff po qid" translates to: Take 1 puff by mouth four times a day.
• Frequency: \(4\text{ times per day}\).

Calculate the total daily dosage

Using the Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Calculations knowledge points

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Answer:

• (A) 450 mcg
• (B) 180 mcg
• (C) 270 mcg
• (D) 360 mcg (Correct answer)