The patient/client is to receive Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 0.05 g po every day. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 2$
B) 1
C) $1 \frac{1}{2}$

D) 2

Question

The patient/client is to receive Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 0.05 g po every day. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 2$ 
B) 1
C) $1 \frac{1}{2}$

D) 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

0.05 g is equivalent to 50 mg. Since each tablet contains 50 mg, the patient would receive 1 tablet.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Lopressor (Metoprolol Tartrate) 0 1/21 / 21/2

The Patient/client Is to Receive Lopressor (Metoprolol Tartrate) 0 $1 / 2$