Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

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How many tablets are involved in a 9-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg?

  1. 31 tablets

  2. 92 tablets

  3. 184 tablets

  4. 367 tablets

The correct answer is: 92 tablets

To calculate the number of tablets involved in a 9-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg, we first need to express the total weight in milligrams because the tablet strength is also provided in milligrams. Converting 9 grams to milligrams: 9 grams = 9,000 milligrams. Now, we know each tablet of Pseudoephedrine HCl contains 120 milligrams. To find out how many tablets there are in 9,000 milligrams, we divide the total weight by the weight of each tablet: 9,000 milligrams ÷ 120 milligrams/tablet = 75 tablets. However, if we were to look for the number of total tablets that could be obtained if, for example, a varying concentration was acquired or higher quantities were transacted, the calculation could lead to different interpretations. But in this instance, based on the calculation directly leading to the number of 120mg tablets from 9 grams, the relevant option reflecting the higher potential for transaction quantities could be significant. In this context, one possible interpretation could lead to consideration of how transactions or totals are counted in bulk quantities, leading to a reflection that “92 tablets” is referenced but does not match