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Mar 02, 2022
1 tablet as needed every 12 hours for 30 days, QTY 60
what is the quantity and days supply?
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Mar 02, 2022
Days supply
If a patient takes a tablet just twice in a week and 18 tablets were dispensed, what is the days supply?
Mar 02, 2022
How do I do an RX Buyout using InterCom Plus?
How do i do a rx buyout using IC+?
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Mar 02, 2022
CONVERSIONS-Glucose 10g from 5% solution in 500ml Normal Saline. How much NS do you need for 10g of Glucose?
Patient is prescribed 10g of Glucose. The glucose is presented as a 5% solution in 500ml Saline. How much of the 5% dextrose saline solution do you need
Mar 02, 2022
Yea I'm stuck...HELP breakdown with answer
I have a 70% solution and a 15% solution and I am asked to make 480ml of a 30% solution. What parts of each strength will be used and what's the final
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Mar 02, 2022
Amoxil 50ml 125ml/5ml Suspension-What is the days supply?
125mg/5ml dispense 50ml tsp bid
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Oct 29, 2021
Celebrex: Take 1 capsule PO BID, start 1 day prior to surgery and continue for 3 weeks
take one capsule by mouth twice a day with meals. start 1 day prior to surgery. continue for 3 weeks after surgery.
Oct 22, 2021
My dog takes 2/3 of a tablet 2 times a day how many do I need for 90 days?
My dog takes 2/3 of a tablet two times per day. How many tablets will I need for 90 days?
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Oct 06, 2021
Premarin Cream applied every 72 hours for 30 days-How many days supply is that?
How many days is it when Premarin cream is applied every 72 hours for 30 days?
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Oct 06, 2021
45 pills @ 0.5 per day = How long will the rx last?
How long will 45 pills taken at .5 pill per day last?
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Oct 06, 2021
Amoxil 375mg po BID. Pharmacy dispenses 150ml of Amoxil 250mg/5ml. How many days will it last?
A patient has a prescription for Amoxil 375mg po BID. The pharmacy dispenses 150ml of Amoxil 250mg/5mL suspension. How many days would the medication last
Oct 06, 2021
A DROP OF LUMIGAN IN EACH EYE DAILY-How many 2.5 ML bottles to fill a 90 day supply?
HOW MANY 2.5ml BOTTLES FOR A 90 DAY SUPPLY OF LUMIGAN-A DROP IN EACH EYE DAILY?
Oct 01, 2021
Find the day supply please humulin 70/30 2x10ml Vials 100u/1ml
humulin 30/70 15 u at breakfast and 30 u at dinner M: 2 vials (10ml) 15 u + 30 u = 45 u concetration = 100u/1ml 45u/100u = 0.45 ml 2 vial = 20 ml / 0.45
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Sep 29, 2021
Dosage Instructions Days' Supply Needed 1 tablet, 1X per day 45 Tablets Per Bottle 10 Full Bottles Additional Tablets
Dosage Instructions Days' Supply Needed 1 tablet, 1X per day 45 Tablets Per Bottle 10 Full Bottles? Additional Tablets?
Sep 29, 2021
Every other day dosing 500ML alternate 2 teaspoonfuls with 2 tablespoonfuls every other day. What is the days supply?
You are prescribed to alternate taking 2tsp (10mLs) one day and 2tbls(30mLs) the next, you are given 500mLs, how many days will the 500mLs last?
Sep 28, 2021
How many days supply?ARE MY MEDS FOR??
How many is a days supply of hydromorphone 10mg? 1-8mg tab & 1-2mg tab(s) every three hours for pain..#90pills... how many days are they supposed to last
Sep 28, 2021
How long will 40 tablets last if taking 1 tab every 36 hours?
How long will 40 tablets last if taking 1 tab every 36 hours?
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Sep 27, 2021
1 pill 4xday
If u take 1 pill every 4 hours how many days will they last? Sometimes I have to get out of bed to take them.
Sep 25, 2021
Cough Medicine/Syrup 250ML quantity twice a day? How long will that last?
Cough medicine is twice a day and says 250 quantity. How long does that last.
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Sep 25, 2021
Supply calculation on Alendronate 70mg 1 tab po every Sunday
A patient is taking Alendronate 70 mg with the following instructions: Take 70 mg every Sunday. How many tablets are needed to fill a 30 days supply?
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Sep 24, 2021
Help! 2 tablets 2 times per day with a 90 days supply-How many pills should I dispense?
2 tablets, take 2x per day with a 90 days supply needed, how many tablets should I dispense?
Sep 24, 2021
80 tablets... of Adderall (generic) 10mg with directions of take 2 & 1/2 tablets daily What is the Days Supply?
I received 80 tablets of (generic) Adderall @ 10 mg. I'm to take 2 1/2 tablets Daily; How many days worth do I have??
Sep 24, 2021
how many is dispensed and find day supply Prednisone 10mg TAPER starting at 5x10mg tablets
prednisone 10 mg sig: 50mg (5x10mg tabs) po BID for 6 days, then 40mg (4x10mg tabs) po BID for 5 days, then 30mg (3x10mg tabs) po BID for 4 days, then
Sep 24, 2021
Daily Supply for Patches
Dispensed Fentanyl patches: 5 Patches: Apply 1 patch every 3 days. What is the daily supply?
Sep 24, 2021
TAKE 1/2 TAB BY MOUTH TWICE A DAY WHAT IS THE QUANTITY?
TAKE 1/2 TAB BY MOUTH TWICE A DAY WHAT IS THE QUANTITY?
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Sep 23, 2021
Axiron 2% soln #1 bottle (90ml) apply 1 pump to each axilla qam
How do I calculate the days supply
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Sep 23, 2021
Levothyroxine days supply 2 tabs 5 days a week and 4 tabs two days a week What is the days supply?
Take 2 tablets 5 days a week and 4 tablets on Wednesday and Sunday. What would the day’s supply be? The quantity is 216
Sep 23, 2021
How many days supply is 360 ml of liquid Lortab if I'm taking 15 ml every 6 hours
How many days supply is 360 ml of liquid Lortab if I'm taking 15 ml every 6 hours
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Sep 23, 2021
Number of tablets for an rx that is 1 tablet PO QID for 30 days
4 x day for 30 days
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Sep 22, 2021
What is the days supply if valium 5mg is taken every 12 hours and the quantity is 10?
What is the days supply if valium 5mg is taken every 12 hours and the quantity is 10?
Sep 22, 2021
Rx for 14 pills, take 1 tab every 12 hours, how many days supply is this?
I have 14 pills and I have to take 1 every 12 hours I many days do I have to take the pills
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Sep 22, 2021
My Dog's Question
my dog was given hydrocodone-homatropine 5-1.6mg tabs take one to TWO' tablets every 6 hours as needed qty;120. how many days supply is this
Sep 22, 2021
How may tablets should i dispense in this taper question?
Take 1 tablet QID for the first 4 days, then 1 tablet TID for 3 days, 1 tablet BID for 2 days, and 1 tablet once daily for 7 days.” How many tablets should
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Sep 21, 2021
Half a tablet for 7 days then 1 every once daily, what is the days supply for 30 tablets?
What is the day supply for 30 tablets if the direction is a half tablets For 7 days then 1 once daily
Sep 21, 2021
When a script is written for xanax, and it says Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth as needed and the count is for 45 pills who decides if it is a month supply, the Dr. or pharmacist?
and it says Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth as needed and the count is for 45 pills who decides if it is a month supply,the Dr or pharmacist
Sep 19, 2021
2 tablets, 2X per day with a 90 day supply needed
How many tablets should you dispense
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Sep 16, 2021
Menactra for Adults
I am an Asplinic 72 year old male with a kidney transplant and on immunosuppressants. According to CDC and Alabama Public Health I should receive Menactra
Sep 16, 2021
filling fiorecet with codiene 2 days early
is it legal to get my fiorecet with codeine filled 2 days early because we have to go out of town for funeral for a week
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Sep 16, 2021
Explain how NSAIDs, corticosteroids and antirheumatic agents assist with RA.
How do NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and antirheumatic agents assist with RA?
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Sep 16, 2021
Compound for Lidocaine 3% in 120ML Calamine Lotion-How many milligrams of lidocaine powder must be added to the calamine lotion?
A physician has requested a compound for lidocaine 3% in 120mL calamine lotion. How many miligrams of lidocaine powder must be added to the calamine lotion
Sep 16, 2021
Pharmacy calculations
The prescriber orders heparin sodium injection 10,000 units subcut: however, the dose on hand is 20,000 units/ml. What amount should be given?
Sep 16, 2021
Xanax Filled on February 23rd
I had my prescription for 90 Xanax 1 Tablet 3X Daily filled February 23rd When is the earliest date for my refill?
Sep 16, 2021
What is the Total Quantity of a penicillin suspension 250mg/5ml 10ml QID?
penicillin susp. 250mg/5 ml 10 ml 4 times a day
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Sep 16, 2021
IV Calcium Gluconate 45 MEQ of D5% 1000ml from 4.4 meq/ml 50ml how many mls of this concentrated vial needs to be added to the IV bag?
Asked to add 45meq of Ca gluconate in an ivy bag of D5% 1000ml. I have concentrated vial of Ca Gluconate 4.4 meq/ml 5oml how many mls of this concentrated
Sep 16, 2021
When preparing a 25% solution, how many millilieters of diluent would you add to 10gm of powder?
When preparing a 25% solution, how many milliliters of diluent would you add to 10gm of powder?
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1 tablet as needed every 12 hours for 30 days, QTY 60
Mar 02, 22 09:52 PM
what is the quantity and days supply? -
Days supply
Mar 02, 22 09:43 PM
If a patient takes a tablet just twice in a week and 18 tablets were dispensed, what is the days supply? -
How do I do an RX Buyout using InterCom Plus?
Mar 02, 22 09:24 PM
How do i do a rx buyout using IC+? -
CONVERSIONS-Glucose 10g from 5% solution in 500ml Normal Saline. How much NS do you need for 10g of Glucose?
Mar 02, 22 09:21 PM
Patient is prescribed 10g of Glucose. The glucose is presented as a 5% solution in 500ml Saline. How much of the 5% dextrose saline solution do you need -
Yea I'm stuck...HELP breakdown with answer
Mar 02, 22 09:19 PM
I have a 70% solution and a 15% solution and I am asked to make 480ml of a 30% solution. What parts of each strength will be used and what's the final -
Amoxil 50ml 125ml/5ml Suspension-What is the days supply?
Mar 02, 22 09:16 PM
125mg/5ml dispense 50ml tsp bid -
45 pills @.5 per day =
Mar 02, 22 09:11 PM
How long will 45 pills taken at .5 pill per day last? -
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Oct 29, 21 06:41 PM
2 tablets 4 times a day for 30 day supply. 26 per bottle. -
Celebrex: Take 1 capsule PO BID, start 1 day prior to surgery and continue for 3 weeks
Oct 29, 21 06:32 PM
take one capsule by mouth twice a day with meals. start 1 day prior to surgery. continue for 3 weeks after surgery. -
My dog takes 2/3 of a tablet 2 times a day how many do I need for 90 days?
Oct 22, 21 10:48 PM
My dog takes 2/3 of a tablet two times per day. How many tablets will I need for 90 days?
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