Translate these statements to determine how many tablets are needed to fill each prescription.
1) Plendil 7.5 mg po bid x 14 d
2) Procardia XL 60 mg q6h x 6 d
Translate these statements to determine how many tablets are needed to fill each prescription. 1) Plendil 7.5 mg po bid x 14 d 2) Procardia XL 60 mg q6h x 6 d
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To determine how many tablets are needed for each prescription, we will calculate the total number of tablets based on the dosage and duration of the medication.
1) Plendil 7.5 mg po bid x 14 d:
– “bid” means “twice a day.”
– The duration is 14 days, and you take 2 tablets each day.
– Total tablets needed: 14 days × 2 tablets/day = 28 tablets.
2) Procardia XL 60 mg q6h x 6 d:
– “q6h” means “every 6 hours,” which means you take it 4 times a day (24 hours / 6 hours = 4).
– The duration is 6 days, and you take 4 tablets each day.
– Total tablets needed: 6 days × 4 tablets/day = 24 tablets.
In summary:
– Plendil: 28 tablets
– Procardia XL: 24 tablets
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