Math for Pharmacy Technicians- Lesson 1

A patient needs 2 tablets of medication taken three times a day. How many tablets are needed for 7 days?

Answer explanation

The patient takes 2 tablets, 3 times a day, totaling 6 tablets per day. Over 7 days, that amounts to 6 x 7 = 42 tablets needed.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

A pharmacy has 150 tablets in stock. After dispensing 45 tablets, how many are left?

Answer explanation

To find the number of tablets left, subtract the dispensed tablets from the total: 150 - 45 = 105. Therefore, there are 105 tablets left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Calculate the total cost of 8 bottles of medication, each priced at $7.50.

Answer explanation

To find the total cost, multiply the number of bottles (8) by the price per bottle ($7.50). So, 8 x 7.50 = $60.00. Therefore, the total cost of 8 bottles of medication is $60.00.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

A 600 ml bottle of medication needs to be divided into 30 ml doses. How many doses can be prepared?

Answer explanation

To find the number of doses, divide the total volume (600 ml) by the dose size (30 ml). 600 ml ÷ 30 ml = 20 doses. Therefore, 20 doses can be prepared.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

A prescription requires 2 tablets to be taken twice a day for 5 days. How many tablets are needed in total?

Answer explanation

To find the total tablets needed, calculate: 2 tablets x 2 times a day x 5 days = 20 tablets. Therefore, a total of 20 tablets are required.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8