The patient/client is to receive Hydrodiuril (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 mg po daily. Each scored tablet contains 25 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 4$
B) $1 / 2$
C) 1
D) 2

Question

The patient/client is to receive Hydrodiuril (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 mg po daily. Each scored tablet contains 25 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 4$
B) $1 / 2$ 
C) 1
D) 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient needs 12.5 mg and each tablet contains 25 mg. Therefore, the patient should receive half a tablet to get the correct dose.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Hydrodiuril (Hydrochlorothiazide) 12 1/41 / 41/4

The Patient/client Is to Receive Hydrodiuril (Hydrochlorothiazide) 12 $1 / 4$