The physician orders Kaon-Cl 40 mEq p.o. b.i.d. for John, age 76. A 1-pt bottle of Kaon-Cl labeled 20 mEq/15 mL is available. How long will this bottle last? _______________
a. 4 whole days
b. 10 whole days
c. 8 whole days
d. 16 whole days
ANS: C
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