Ordered: Methylphenidate HCl tablets 10,000 mcg with breakfast and lunch, for a patient with narcolepsy. Available:
a. Estimate:
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation:
a. Estimate: more; 2 tab (1000 mcg = 1 mg), 5 mg = 5000 mcg x 2 = 10,000 mcg
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation: Equation is balanced, estimate supports answer.
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