A patient is prescribed 75 micrograms of levothyroxine but the strength of the tablets available is 25 micrograms. How many tablets are required?

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A patient is prescribed 75 micrograms of levothyroxine but the
strength of the tablets available is 25 micrograms. How many tablets
are required?
Transcribed Image Text:A patient is prescribed 75 micrograms of levothyroxine but the strength of the tablets available is 25 micrograms. How many tablets are required?
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