Question

question 26

a pharmacy technician is processing a prescription for a 120-puff metered-dose inhaler with directions to inhale 2 puffs three times daily. how many days will this inhaler supply last?

30 days
20 days
15 days
10 days

Explanation:

Calculate daily puff consumption

Using the Days Supply Calculation knowledge point

$$ \text{Daily Puffs} = 2\text{ puffs/dose} \times 3\text{ doses/day} = 6\text{ puffs/day} $$

Calculate total days supply

Using the Days Supply Calculation knowledge point

$$ \text{Days Supply} = \frac{120\text{ puffs}}{6\text{ puffs/day}} = 20\text{ days} $$

Answer:

• 30 days
• 20 days (Correct answer)
• 15 days
• 10 days