1. Treatment with the drug carvedilol for heart failure is initiated with a dose of 3.125 mg twice daily and then increased every two weeks with twice daily doses of 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, and 25 mg. How many of each of these tablet strengths should be dispensed for this protocol?
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The patient starts with a dose of 3.125 mg twice daily for two weeks. There are 14 days in two weeks, so the patient will need 14 * 2 = 28 doses of 3.125 mg. Show more…
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