What is the range of a number of tablets that is safe to give and how many tablets will the patient receive? Is this a safe dose?
The dosage range for levothyroxine (Synthroid) is 0.1 mg to 0.2 mg daily. The order states the patient is to receive 0.15 mg. The drug is available in tablets of 0.025 mg. What is the range of a number of tablets that is safe to give and how many tablets will the patient receive? Is this a safe dose?