Question

order: hydrodiuril 50mg po once every day
supply: hydrochlorothiazide (hydrodiuril) 100mg per scored tablet
how many tablets will you give?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the dosage ordered and available

Ordered dosage = 50mg, Available dosage per tablet = 100mg

Step2: Calculate the number of tablets

Number of tablets = $\frac{Ordered\ dosage}{Available\ dosage\ per\ tablet}=\frac{50}{100}$

Answer:

0.5 tablets