If a medication order calls for 1200 mg, and you have 300 mg tablets, how many tablets should you give?

To determine the correct number of tablets to administer, you start by calculating how many 300 mg tablets are needed to equal the total dose of 1200 mg.

You can achieve this by dividing the total ordered dose by the strength of each tablet:

1200 mg (total dose) ÷ 300 mg (per tablet) = 4 tablets.

This calculation shows that 4 tablets of 300 mg each will provide the 1200 mg required for the medication order. Therefore, the correct amount to give is indeed 4 tablets.

Understanding this calculation helps ensure accurate dosing, which is crucial for patient safety and effective medication administration.