When ordering Voltaren 0.05 g, and the available tablets are 50 mg, how many tablets are to be given?

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To determine how many tablets to order when given a specified dosage of Voltaren (diclofenac sodium), it is essential to properly convert the dosages into compatible units.

  1. The quantity prescribed is 0.05 g. To convert grams to milligrams, which is a more compatible measurement with the available tablet strength, you multiply by 1,000 (since 1 g = 1,000 mg). Therefore, 0.05 g is equal to 50 mg.

  2. The available tablet strength is 50 mg. To find out how many tablets correspond to the 50 mg dosage ordered, you simply divide the total required dosage (50 mg) by the strength of one tablet (50 mg).

This calculation results in: 50 mg (ordered dose) ÷ 50 mg (per tablet) = 1 tablet.

Therefore, the correct and adequate amount of Voltaren to administer is 1 tablet, which is why this option is the correct choice.

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