Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

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What is the day's supply for the prescription Vicodin Disp #60, SIG: 1-2 t q 8h prn pain?

Day Supply 10
Day Supply 60
Day Supply 30
Day Supply 20

The correct answer is: Day Supply 10

To determine the day’s supply for the prescription of Vicodin with a dispensation of 60 tablets and a directions label of taking 1-2 tablets every 8 hours as needed for pain, it's essential to calculate how many tablets can be consumed in a day. The directions indicate that the patient can take the medication every 8 hours. Since there are 24 hours in a day, this allows for a maximum of 3 doses per day (24 hours divided by 8 hours per dose). If the patient takes the maximum of 2 tablets at each dose, they could consume 6 tablets in one day (2 tablets x 3 doses). Calculating the day's supply involves taking the total dispensed amount (60 tablets) and dividing it by how many tablets can be taken in a day (6 tablets). 60 tablets divided by 6 tablets per day equals a total of 10 days of supply. This calculation matches the correct choice, which is 10 days. Thus, understanding dosage frequency and daily consumption is crucial in determining the correct day supply for the medication prescribed.