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A prescription order reads to dispense 1 pound of triamcinolone 0.1% cream. How many grams should be dispensed?

a. 100 grams
b. 128 grams
c. 454 grams
d. 548 grams

Answer :

Final answer:

To fulfill a prescription for 1 pound of triamcinolone 0.1% cream, 454 grams should be dispensed, using the conversion of 1 pound to 454 grams.

Explanation:

The question asks how many grams should be dispensed if a prescription order reads to dispense 1 pound of triamcinolone 0.1% cream. The prescription specifies that the cream is triamcinolone 0.1%, which means that for every 100 grams of the cream, 0.1 grams is triamcinolone.To convert pounds to grams, we use the conversion factor where 1 pound is equivalent to 454 grams. So, dispense 454 grams of the triamcinolone 0.1% cream.

This ensures that the prescription is filled correctly according to the doctor's order and standard conversion units.