Question

find the number of tablets per dose.
ordered: 800 mg/day rebetol® bid
dosage strength: 200 mg capsules
________ capsules/dose
(source: math and dosage calculations for healthcare professio

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the dose per administration

Since the medication is ordered bid (twice - a - day), divide the total daily dose by 2.
The total daily dose is \(800\) mg. So, the dose per administration is \(\frac{800}{2}=400\) mg.

Step2: Calculate the number of capsules per dose

Each capsule has a strength of \(200\) mg. Let \(x\) be the number of capsules per dose. Using the formula \(x=\frac{\text{Dose per administration}}{\text{Strength per capsule}}\), we substitute the values: \(x = \frac{400}{200}\)

Answer:

\(2\)