Which of the following drug doses is written correctly? Select all that apply
A) Synthroid 0.175 mg
B) Synthroid .175 mg
C) Synthroid 175 mcg
D) Synthroid 175.0 mcg
E) Synthroid .1750 mg
Ans: A, C
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When there is no number to the left of the decimal, a zero is written; therefore, Synthroid 0.175 mg and 175 mcg are correct.
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