MEDICATION CALCULATION #6
Order: Methyldopa (Aldomet) 0.3g, PO, bid.
Available: Methyldopa 250mg tablets.
How many tablet(s) should you give per dose?
Please show detailed calculation.
Order: 0.3 gram tablet
That is 300mg
Because 1gram = 1000mg
Available= 250mg tablet
1 tablet = 250mg
1/2 tablet= 125mg
1/4 tablet= 62.5mg
1/8 tablet= 31.25
1/16 tablet= 15.75
1/24 tablet = 50mg
So give 1 tablet and 1/24 tablet to reach
300mg( 250mg+50mg)
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