The patient/client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175-mcg tablets. How many tablets should the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 2$
B) 1
C) 1 $1 / 2$
D) 2

Question

The patient/client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175-mcg tablets. How many tablets should the patient/client receive?
A) $1 / 2$  
B) 1
C) 1 $1 / 2$   
D) 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1 mg is equivalent to 1000 mcg, so 0.175 mg is equivalent to 175 mcg. Therefore, the patient should receive one 175-mcg tablet.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) 0 1/21 / 21/2

The Patient/client Is to Receive Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) 0 $1 / 2$