Drug order: 0.0125 mg/ po/ day
Drug available: 25MCG/ tab
1mg: 1000mcg
0.0125mg equal to
0.0125×1000
12.5MCG
Order disease 12.5MCG
Available: 25MCG/ tablet
Give 1/2tablet = 12.5MCG
Answer:
Give 1/2 tablet ( disease 12.5MCG)
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