A pediatric patient is prescribed nelfinavir (Viracept) 450 mg orally. The available drug is 50 mg/scoop. How many level scoops does the nurse measure into the patient's pudding to admi-nister the correct dose?
a. 9
b. 6
c. 3
d. 2
A
Want 450 mg in X scoops/Have 50 mg in 1 scoop. 450/50 = 9 scoops.
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