Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

How many tablets are involved in a 3-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg?

1. 33 tablets

2. 65 tablets

3. 130 tablets

4. 195 tablets

The correct answer is: 33 tablets

To determine the number of tablets involved in a 3-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg, we start by converting the grams to milligrams. Since 1 gram is equivalent to 1000 milligrams, 3 grams equals 3000 milligrams. Next, we calculate how many tablets are in 3000 milligrams when each tablet is 120 milligrams. This can be done by dividing the total milligrams by the milligrams per tablet: 3000 mg ÷ 120 mg/tablet = 25 tablets. It appears there may have been a misunderstanding in the calculation process. The correct answer should reflect the result of this mathematical operation, leading to the conclusion that there are actually 25 tablets in a 3-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg. This mismatch may indicate a need to verify the premise or calculations related to the conversion of grams to milligrams and the division by the per-tablet strength. It’s valuable to carefully check conversion factors and arithmetic to arrive at the correct conclusion in pharmacy-related calculations, as such miscalculations can lead to significant errors in dispensing medication.