Answer :
Final answer:
To calculate the number of 90 mg capsules needed, we divide the total dosage by the dosage strength of each capsule. The correct answer is 84 tablets.
Explanation:
To calculate the number of 90 mg capsules needed for 2 weeks, we need to determine the total dosage of amoxicillin required by Samson for that period. Since the vet prescribed 5 mg/kg BID, we first need to find Samson's weight in kg: 120 lbs ÷ 2.2 kg/lb = 54.55 kg (rounded to 2 decimal places).
Now, we can calculate the total dosage: 54.55 kg × 5 mg/kg × 2 times/day × 14 days = 7637.5 mg.
Finally, we divide the total dosage by the dosage strength of each capsule: 7637.5 mg ÷ 90 mg/capsule = 84.86 capsules. Since we cannot dispense a fraction of a capsule, 84 capsules should be dispensed. Therefore, the correct answer is option b. 84 tablets.
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