PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 1 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 1

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A pharmacist at an independent compounding pharmacy needs to concoct a batch of "LMAO". The formula calls for:

Drug L - 0.1 Kilo

Drug M - 5600 mg

Drug A - 0.5 lb

Drug O - 100 grams

After the batch is prepared it will be used to press 600mg tabs, How many whole tabs will be made?

A947

B721

C679

D552

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by Alfred at Aug 24, 2024, 05:59 AM

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Marilynn

3 months ago

I calculated it and I agree with Elza, the answer is A) 947.

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Iluminada

3 months ago

Hmm, 600 mg tabs, huh? I wonder if they're planning on hosting a comedy show at the pharmacy. 'Take two of these and call me in the morning... LMAO!'

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Georgene

3 months ago

D) 552

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Lettie

3 months ago

C) 679

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Ahmad

3 months ago

B) 721

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Ciara

3 months ago

A) 947

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Jonelle

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) 552.

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Glenn

4 months ago

Alright, let's see... 0.1 Kilo of Drug L, 5600 mg of Drug M, 0.5 lb of Drug A, and 100 grams of Drug O. Sounds like a party waiting to happen!

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Deeanna

3 months ago

User 2

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Rose

3 months ago

User 1

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Louisa

4 months ago

I believe the answer is C) 679.

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Elza

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) 947.

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Cora

4 months ago

Wait, did the pharmacist really need to concoct 'LMAO'? That's a bit too on the nose, don't you think?

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Goldie

3 months ago

I agree, the answer is definitely A) 947 tabs.

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Edward

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) 947 tabs.

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Jeff

3 months ago

That's a funny coincidence! But let's focus on the math here.

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