8. Mrs K, a 45 year old woman, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago and she has been stable on metformin 500mg at a dose of ONE tablet FOUR times DAILY. She is going on holiday to the Philippines tomorrow and is requiring a supply to cover her 2-month holiday and for 2 weeks after her return, she has attended the pharmacy to let you know that she currently has 45 tablets that she can use for the holiday. How many tablets do you need to provide Mrs K?

8. Mrs K, a 45 year old woman, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago and she has been stable on metformin 500mg at a dose of ONE tablet FOUR times DAILY. She is going on holiday to the Philippines tomorrow and is requiring a supply to cover her 2-month holiday and for 2 weeks after her return, she has attended the pharmacy to let you know that she currently has 45 tablets that she can use for the holiday. How many tablets do you need to provide Mrs K?

Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305627994

Author:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney

Publisher:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney

Chapter7: The Vitamins

Section: Chapter Questions

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