Question

question 14

a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for metformin 500 mg with directions to take 1 tablet twice daily for 30 days. how many tablets should be dispensed?

30 tablets
45 tablets
90 tablets
60 tablets

Explanation:

Identify the daily dose requirements

Using the Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Calculations knowledge points

$$ \text{Daily Dose} = 1\text{ tablet} \times 2\text{ times per day} = 2\text{ tablets/day} $$

Calculate the total quantity to dispense

Using the Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Calculations knowledge points

$$ \text{Total Quantity} = 2\text{ tablets/day} \times 30\text{ days} = 60\text{ tablets} $$

Answer:

• 30 tablets
• 45 tablets
• 90 tablets
• 60 tablets (Correct answer)