Question

a nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily. available is levothyroxine 25 mcg tablets. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. do not use a trailing zero.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mg to mcg

Since 1 mg = 1000 mcg, then 0.075 mg = 0.075×1000 mcg = 75 mcg.

Step2: Calculate number of tablets

Number of tablets = $\frac{\text{Dose needed}}{\text{Dose per tablet}}$. So, number of tablets = $\frac{75}{25}=3$.

Answer:

3