The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

Question

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Answer 1

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5 mL x 4 times per day = 20 mL x 6 days = 120 mL; 1 oz = 30 mL; 120 mL x 1 oz/30 mL = 4 oz.