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

Let’s break down each prescription to determine how many tablets are needed.

1. Plendil 7.5 mg po bid x 14 d:

– “po” means by mouth, “bid” means twice a day, and “x 14 d” means for 14 days.

– Therefore, you take 2 tablets per day (one in the morning and one in the evening) for 14 days:

– 2 tablets/day * 14 days = 28 tablets.

– Correct Answer: b. 28 tablets

2. Procardia XL 60 mg q6h x 6 d:

– “q6h” means every 6 hours, and “x 6 d” means for 6 days.

– There are 24 hours in a day, so you can take the medication 4 times a day (24 hours/6 hours).

– For 6 days that would be:

– 4 tablets/day * 6 days = 24 tablets.

– Correct Answer:

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