A client is prescribed alprazolam 0.5 mg by mouth three times a day. The pharmacy sends 250 mcg tablets. The client should take how many tablets per dose?

a. one tablet c. 2 tablets
b. 1/2 tablet d. 1 1/2 tablets


ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This equals 0.25 mg.
B Incorrect: This equals 0.125 mg.
C Correct: 250 mcg = 0.25 mg. Divide 0.5 mg by 0.25 mg = 2 tablets.
D Incorrect: This equals 0.375 mg.

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