The patient is to receive amoxicillin 500 mg q8h; the medication is dispensed at 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for one dose? Record your answer using a whole number. ___ mL
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
10
The drug is dispensed at 250 mg/5 mL. The nurse is to give 500 mg, which is 10 mL. OR Dose ordered over dose on hand (500/250) ? volume or amount on hand (5). 500/250 ? 5 = 10 mL.
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