Question

choose a method of calculation dosage and complete the following dosage calculation. order: 270 milligrams by mouth have: grain iss per tablet give: the required dosage is tablet(s). (round to the nearest integer as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert grain to milligrams

We know that \(1\) grain \( = 60\) milligrams. So, \(1.5\) grains \(=1.5\times60 = 90\) milligrams per tablet.

Step2: Calculate the number of tablets

Using the formula \(\text{Number of tablets}=\frac{\text{Dose ordered}}{\text{Dose per tablet}}\). Here, the dose ordered is \(270\) milligrams and the dose per tablet is \(90\) milligrams. So, \(\text{Number of tablets}=\frac{270}{90}\)

$$ \frac{270}{90}=3 $$

Answer:

\(3\)