Compute the Amount of Medication That Will Be Given to Administer

question 3

Essay

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers.
Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers.
The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
-Order: $\quad$ Synthroid 50 mcg p.o. daily
Supply: $\quad$ levothyroxine $0.025 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets
Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ tablets

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Definitions:

Intrathecal

Refers to the administration of medication or other substances directly into the space under the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord.

Intramuscular

A technique for delivering drugs deep into muscle tissue to facilitate rapid absorption into the circulation system.

Topical

Pertaining to a specific area; local.

STAT

A term used in the medical field indicating an action needs to be taken immediately.