The provider instructs the patient to take 1 gram of acetaminophen for their fever.The patient only has capsules marked as 325 mg.How many should the patient take?
A) 1 capsule
B) 2 capsules
C) 3 capsules
D) 4 capsules

Question

The provider instructs the patient to take 1 gram of acetaminophen for their fever.The patient only has capsules marked as 325 mg.How many should the patient take?​
A) ​1 capsule
B) ​2 capsules
C) ​3 capsules
D) ​4 capsules

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since each capsule is marked as 325 mg and the patient needs to take 1 gram (1000 mg) of acetaminophen, they need to take 3 capsules (3 x 325 mg = 975 mg, which is closest to 1000 mg).

The Provider Instructs the Patient to Take 1 Gram of Acetaminophen