Question

problem 4
order: megestrol acetate (megace) 160 mg by mouth in four divided doses
supply: megace 20 mg tablets

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of tablets for 160 mg.

$\frac{160}{20}=8$

Step2: Calculate number of tablets per dose.

Since divided into 4 doses, $\frac{8}{4} = 2$

Answer:

2 tablets per dose