The physician writes an order for levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 75 micrograms. Each table contains 0.025 mg. How many tablets would you administer?
1. 300 tablets
2. 3 1/3 tablets
3. 3 tablets
4. 30 tablets
3
Global Rationale: Convert 0.025 mg to 25 micrograms; 25 mcg per 1 tablet.
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