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Mrs P presents you with a prescription for levothyroxine sodium 175 mcg od x 21/7. Given that you only have levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram tablets in stock, how many tablets would you dispense?
Mrs P presents you with a prescription for levothyroxine sodium 175 mcg od x 21/7. Given that you only have levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram tablets in stock, how many tablets would you dispense?
What is the strength of the levothyroxine sodium tablets that are in stock?
What is the strength of the levothyroxine sodium tablets that are in stock?
What does 'od' mean in the prescription?
What does 'od' mean in the prescription?
Study Notes
Prescription Fulfillment
- A prescription is presented for levothyroxine sodium 175 mcg od x 21/7, but the available stock is levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram tablets.
Stock Availability
- The strength of the levothyroxine sodium tablets in stock is 25 micrograms.
Prescription Abbreviations
- 'od' in the prescription stands for "omni die," which is Latin for "every day."
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Test your pharmaceutical calculations with this quiz! See if you can determine how many levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram tablets to dispense when presented with a prescription for 175 mcg once daily for 21 days. Sharpen your math skills and brush up on your knowledge of converting dosages.
