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Calculation Problems (LO 3-7, 3-9) The physician orders levothyroxine ( Levothroid ) 0....

Calculation Problems

(LO 3-7, 3-9) The physician orders levothyroxine ( Levothroid ) 0.1 mg p.o. daily. Available are 50-mcg tablets. You will give the patient _________ tablets.

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Solution 1

Conversion is 1 mg = 1000 mcg

50X = 100

100 ÷ 50 = 2

X = 2 tablets

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