From Pharmacy Mike's blog:
Phone Rings)
Me: Hi, __________ Pharmacy. How can I help you?
lady: Can I speak to a pharmacist?
Me: I'm a pharmacist, can I help you?
lady: I'm trying to become an LPN, and I just had a pharmacology test,
and I was wondering if you could help me with one of the questions I
couldn't answer.
Me: (Thinking that this might actually be interesting) Sure. What was
the question?
lady: (Reading the question) The order is for Synthroid 150 micrograms
once daily. The only dose available is Synthroid 0.05 milligrams. How
many tablets do you have to give to complete the order?
Me: (Trying to educate) You see, there are 1,000 micrograms in 1
milligram. Therefore, 150 mcg would equal 0.15 milligrams.
lady: (complete silence for a few seconds)... So, what's the answer? I
couldn't even guess on it. I just left it blank and moved on.
Me: 3. The answer is 3 tablets.
lady: Thank you! (hangs up)
