Synthroid 0.15mg was ordered. The supply dosage is 50mcg/tablet.

Question

a) How many tablets would you need to get the prescribed dosage?

b) If you are to provide 3 tablets and you only have 1 tablet left, how many milligrams will you need to complete the prescribed amount of this order?

Answer 1

a) 0.15mg=1000×0.15=150mcg. So 150/50=3 tablets needed.

b) 2 tablets needed=2×50mcg=100mcg=0.1mg.