based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy technician dispense? sulfasalazine 500mg tabs 1.5g qid x 10 days



Answer :

Answer: 120 tablets of sulfasalazine

First, convert the total dosage from grams to milligrams:

1.5 g = 1,500 mg (since 1 g = 1,000 mg).

Next, determine the daily dosage:

The prescription is for 1.5 g taken four times a day (qid).

Each dose is 1,500 mg (1.5 g).

Calculate the total number of tablets needed:

12 tablets per day (4 doses x 3 tablets of 500 mg each).

Multiply by the 10-day duration: 12 tablets/day x 10 days = 120 tablets12.

Therefore, the pharmacy technician should dispense 120 tablets of sulfasalazine