Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

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The doctor ordered a dose of medicine to be 120mg but only comes in 30mg. How many tablets do you need for the correct dosage?

2 tablets
4 tablets
3 tablets
5 tablets

The correct answer is: 4 tablets

To determine how many 30mg tablets are needed to achieve a total dosage of 120mg, it is essential to divide the total required dosage by the dosage per tablet. By performing the calculation, you take the 120mg and divide it by the 30mg per tablet: 120mg ÷ 30mg/tablet = 4 tablets. This means you need four 30mg tablets to reach the desired 120mg dosage. Therefore, the correct response accurately reflects the necessary math to ensure the patient receives the correct amount of medication. Understanding dosage calculations is critical in patient care to ensure safe and effective treatment.