Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following orders, using the formula method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal
numbers.
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The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
Order: Biaxin 500 mg p.o. q.12h
Supply: Biaxin oral suspension, reconstituted to 250 mg per 5 mL
Give: __________ mL or ___________ teaspoons
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
10 mL or 2 t
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