A child is prescribed emtricitabine (Emtriva) 120 mg orally. The drug on hand is emtricitabine suspension 10 mg/mL. How many mL does the nurse prepare?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 12
d. 20
C
Want 120 mg in X mL/Have 10 mg in 1 mL. 120/10 = 12 mL = 120 mg.
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