Question

bumex 4 mg is ordered bid. you have 2 mg tablets on - hand. how many total tablets will you need for the patient that day?
2
4
6
8

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate tablets per dose

The ordered dose is 4 mg and each tablet is 2 mg. So number of tablets per dose is $\frac{4}{2}= 2$ tablets.

Step2: Calculate total tablets for the day

Since it is ordered bid (twice - a - day), total tablets for the day are $2\times2 = 4$ tablets.

Answer:

B. 4