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The image you provided shows a problem that requires determining the amount of each ingredient needed to make a mixture with 5 mg tablets.

Here is the table from the image with the given information:

- **Ingredient**: Triam 10 mg
  - **Formula Quantity**: 90
  - **Amount Used**: 1 Tablet

- **Ingredient**: Water
  - **Formula Quantity**: 10 mL
  - **Amount Used**: ___ mL

- **Ingredient**: Vehicle (qs 50 mL)
  - **Amount Used**: ___ mL

### To solve this:

1. You are using **1 tablet of 5 mg** Triam, but the formula quantity is based on 10 mg. Since the original formula uses 90 mg (or 9 tablets of 10 mg), you need to adjust the entire formula according to the fact that you're using 1 tablet of 5 mg.

2. The formula needs to be scaled accordingly:
   - You are using \( \frac{5}{90} \) of the total amount of triamcinolone (since the original calls for 90 mg, and you're using only 5 mg).

3. Apply this ratio to the amounts of water and vehicle in the formula.

Would you like me to compute these amounts for you?

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Here are 5 questions to consider based on this:
1. How do you calculate the amount of water needed when scaling down a formula?
2. How can you adjust the vehicle volume to reach the target total volume?
3. What is the purpose of scaling a formula in compounding?
4. Why is it necessary to ensure the final volume matches the prescribed total volume?
5. How can the concentration of the active ingredient be maintained while scaling?

**Tip:** Always check the units (mg, mL, etc.) carefully when compounding to avoid errors.

Determine the amount of each ingredient needed to make a mixture using 5 mg tablets.

Learn how to determine the correct amount of each ingredient when preparing a mixture with 5mg tablets, using ratio and proportion scaling. The solution involves adjusting formula quantities for active ingredients and solvents, with a step-by-step guide for ensuring correct dosage and volume.

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