A Doctor Has Ordered a Dose of Synthroid of 0

question 6

Multiple Choice

A doctor has ordered a dose of Synthroid of 0.15 mg daily for a patient.The nurse learns that the pharmacy only stocks 50 mcg scored tablets.Which of the following represents the correct number of 50 mcg Synthroid tablets to give this patient?

• A) 1 1/2 tablets
• B) 2 whole tablets
• C) 3 whole tablets
• D) 3/4 tablet

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Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both the visibly expressed traits and those not readily observable.

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Describing organisms or individuals having relatively short fur or hair.

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Monohybrid Crosses

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