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So we had a math quiz at orientation and although I think I got it right now I am not sure since I have never done this before..

Order .5 tablets On hand .8 tablets

Is it still the same method

Dose Desired/Dose on Hand (Just minus the x mL)

Thanks!

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Is this .5 tablet or .5mg?

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Sorry .5mg tablets

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order .5mg tablets on hand .8mg tablets

is it still the same method

dose desired/dose on hand (just x ml--or amount the dose on hand comes in, in this case, one tablet)

yes. same formula.
0.5mg
(dose desired)
/0.8mg
(dose on hand)
= 0.625 tablet
(amount to give)

i would probably make that 1/2 tablet and 1/4 tablet.

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