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math calculations with AndroGel

Calculate the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: AndroGel pump sig: use 4 pumps qd as directed disp: 1 box ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug AndroGel 1% pump. The sealed package contains 2 pumps. Each pump is capable of dispensing 75 grams. Also, each pump provides 60 metered doses. As we know, the package has 2 pumps and each pump has 75g and, then, the package has 150g So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 150 g We also know that each pump has 60 doses. Since the package has 2 pumps and each pump has 60 doses, we can state that the package provides 120 doses. The sig directions say: use 4 pumps daily as directed In other words, the patient will use 4 doses daily. So, the total days supply will be 120 doses divided by 4 doses which is 30 days. It is worth noting that AndroGel is a C-III drug.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: AndroGel pump 1% gel sig: apply 5 grams of gel to skin of shoulders, abdomen, and upper arms once a day in the morning disp: 1 pump ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug AndroGel 1% pump. The sealed package contains 2 pumps. Each pump is capable of dispensing 75 grams and, in turn, 2 pumps provide 150 grams of medicine. The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense 1 pump, but the pharmacist will have to dispense the sealed package of 2 pumps. In turn, the total quantity to be dispensed is 150 g The sig directions are clearly stated above. The patient will use 5 grams daily. In this case, the total days supply will be 150 grams divided by 5 grams which is 30 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: testosterone 1% gel pump sig: pump a portion into your hand and apply to upper arms in the morning. Let it dry on the skin before dressing. Wait 5 hours before shower. Use every morning until gone. ------------------------------------------------------------ Notice that testosterone is the active ingredient of the brand-name drug AndroGel 1% pump. The pharmacist will dispense the brand-name drug AndroGel 1% pump 150gm The sig directions are clearly stated above. The total quantity to be dispensed is 150 g The technician will have to guess the total days supply, which could be 30 days. It is worth noting that testosterone is a C-III drug.

Calculate the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: AndroGel 1% gel (50 mg) disp: 30 sig: apply to dry skin every morning as directed ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug: AndroGel 1% gel (50 mg) 30x5gm The carton has 30 packets and each packet has 5 grams of medicine. In turn, the carton has 30 * 5 grams, that is, the box has 150gm The doctor says for the pharmacist to dispense 30 packets. So, the pharmacist will dispense one box and, thus, the total quantity is 150g The sig says: apply to dry skin every morning as directed Now, we need to calculate the total days supply. The box has 30 packets and the patient will use 1 packet every morning. Then, the total days supply will be 30 days. It is worth noting that each packet of 5g gel contains 50 mg testosterone. In other words, 50mg is just the strength of the medication. It is also worth noting that AndroGel is a C-III drug.

Calculate the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: AndroGel 1% gel (50 mg) #1 apply 10 grams daily ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug: AndroGel 1% gel (50 mg) 30x5gm The carton has 30 packets and each packet has 5 grams of medicine. In turn, the carton has 30 * 5 grams, that is, the box has 150gm The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense one carton and, thus, the total quantity is 150g The sig says: apply 10 grams daily as directed Now, we need to calculate the total days supply. We know that the carton has 150 grams. The doctor says for the patient to use 10 grams daily. So, the total days supply will be 150 divided by 10 which is 15 days. Notice that the patient will use 10 grams daily, that is, the patient will use 2 packets per day. It is worth noting that 50mg is just the strength of the medication in each packet. It is also worth noting that AndroGel is a C-III drug.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: androgel 25mg/2.5g gel qty: 75 apply one packet daily in the morning to intact clean, dry skin of back, abdomen, thighs, or upper arms. Rotate application sites. ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug AndroGel 1% gel, whose strength is 25mg and it is supplied in a carton with 30 unit-dose packets. Each packet contains 2.5 grams of medicine. If 1 packet has 2.5 grams, then 30 packets have 75 grams. The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense 75 grams. In turn, the total quantity is 75 grams. In this case, the pharmacist will dispense one carton. The sig directions are self-explanatory. We know that the carton has 30 packets and the patient will use one packet daily and, in turn, the total days supply will be 30 days. It is worth noting that this drug is classified as a C-III drug.

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