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How many 125mg suppositories are required for a 28-day supply of carbamazepine if the patient switches from taking 200mg tablets twice daily to 125mg suppositories four times daily?
How many 125mg suppositories are required for a 28-day supply of carbamazepine if the patient switches from taking 200mg tablets twice daily to 125mg suppositories four times daily?
- 140 suppositories
- 112 suppositories (correct)
- 56 suppositories
- 84 suppositories
What is the bioavailability of carbamazepine tablets compared to carbamazepine suppositories?
What is the bioavailability of carbamazepine tablets compared to carbamazepine suppositories?
- 0.8 (correct)
- 0.5
- 0.2
- 1.0
If the patient continues to take carbamazepine tablets twice daily, how many tablets would be required for a 28-day supply?
If the patient continues to take carbamazepine tablets twice daily, how many tablets would be required for a 28-day supply?
- 28 tablets
- 112 tablets
- 84 tablets
- 56 tablets (correct)
Study Notes
Switching to Suppositories
- Patient switches from taking 200mg carbamazepine tablets twice daily to 125mg suppositories four times daily
- Requires calculation of 28-day supply of carbamazepine suppositories
Bioavailability
- Bioavailability of carbamazepine tablets compared to carbamazepine suppositories is unknown (needs to be determined)
Current Tablet Regimen
- Patient currently takes 200mg carbamazepine tablets twice daily
- Calculation of 28-day supply of carbamazepine tablets required
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Description
Test your pharmaceutical calculations skills with this quiz on calculating the required number of carbamazepine suppositories for a 28-day supply. Use your knowledge of bioavailability and dosing frequency to determine the correct answer. Challenge yourself with this pharmacy-related problem and see how well you can apply your math skills to real-world situations.
