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What is the milligram equivalent dose in the following?



The nurse is giving morning medications. The Medication Administration Record has an order for “levothyroxine, 75 mcg PO.” The drug-dispensing cabinet contains levothyroxine tablets in milligram strengths instead of micrograms. Calculate the milligram equivalent dose of 75 mcg.

What is the milligram equivalent dose in the following?

 

Asked by RNSTUDENT, Last updated: Apr 18, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

John Adney
John Adney

Answered Feb 18, 2017

0.075 is the correct anwser
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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Nov 02, 2016

0.075 mg

There are 1000 mcg in 1 mg.
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