Question

1. the physician orders k - tab 20 meq p.o. b.i.d. it is available in 10 meq tablets. how many tablets will you administer? 7. the physician orders procardia 30 mg p.o. t.i.d. it is available in 10 mg capsules. how many capsules will you administer? 8. the physician orders tagamet 0.8 g p.o. h.s. it is available in 400 mg tablets. how many tablets will you administer?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert units for question 7

First, convert the prescribed dose of Procardia from mg to the unit of the available - drug. Since the prescribed dose is 30 mg and the available capsules are 10 mg each.

Step2: Calculate the number of capsules

Use the formula: Number of capsules = $\frac{\text{Prescribed dose}}{\text{Dose per capsule}}$. So, $\frac{30}{10}=3$.

Step3: Convert units for question 8

Convert the prescribed dose of Tagamet from g to mg. We know that 1 g = 1000 mg, so 0.8 g = 0.8×1000 = 800 mg. The available tablets are 400 mg each.

Step4: Calculate the number of tablets

Use the formula: Number of tablets = $\frac{\text{Prescribed dose}}{\text{Dose per tablet}}$. So, $\frac{800}{400}=2$.

Answer:

1. 3 capsules
2. 2 tablets