Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which of the following represents the number of tablets in a 3-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg?

1. 33 tablets

2. 65 tablets

3. 130 tablets

4. 195 tablets

The correct answer is: 33 tablets

To determine the number of tablets in a 3-gram transaction of Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120 mg, it is essential to convert grams into milligrams since the dosage of the tablets is given in milligrams. First, convert 3 grams into milligrams: 3 grams = 3,000 milligrams. Next, since each tablet contains 120 mg of Pseudoephedrine sulfate, divide the total milligrams by the amount per tablet: 3,000 mg ÷ 120 mg/tablet = 25 tablets. However, the correct answer must involve understanding a potential misinterpretation regarding the question's phrasing or a miscalculation of part of the total. It appears that the conclusion drawn leads to a misunderstanding, as no option correctly corresponds. Looking further into the given options, if we consider another method of interpreting the grams and total dosages, you get to variations. However, the right approach reveals that the answer reflects a confusion in total calculation approaches unless additional context was provided. Thus, while the chosen answer might feel intuitive due to common conversions, upon proper calculation and verification against the values presented, resolving this correctly leads to a different number—indicating a need for further review. The actual calculation doesn't