You must give your patient a dosage of 30 mg, but you only have 1 tablet labeled 10mg. What additional dosage in mg will you need?

To give a total dosage of 30 mg using 10 mg tablets, you already have 1 tablet labeled 10 mg. Here's the calculation:

- You need a total dosage of 30 mg.
- You already have 10 mg from one tablet.

Thus, the additional dosage required is:
\[
30 \, \text{mg} - 10 \, \text{mg} = 20 \, \text{mg}
\]

So, you'll need an additional 20 mg to reach the total dosage.

Would you like further clarification or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How would you adjust the dosage if the required amount was 50 mg?
2. If the tablet strength was 5 mg instead, how many tablets would you need for 30 mg?
3. What is the maximum dosage you can provide using 3 tablets of 10 mg each?
4. How do you calculate dosages when using liquid medications instead of tablets?
5. If the patient only needs 25 mg, how much less would you give?

**Tip**: Always double-check the dosage amount before administering medication to ensure patient safety.

Learn how to calculate the additional dosage needed when you have a 30 mg requirement but only 10 mg tablets available. This problem covers basic arithmetic, specifically subtraction, and is suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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