Mrs. Peterson has been diagnosed with oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis. The physician has determined that an oral suspension is the best route of administration and has ordered fluconazole 40 mg/mL, disp 25 mL. She instructed Mrs. Peterson to take 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg once daily until the medicine is gone. What is the days' supply?
A. 8 days
B. 9 days
C. 10 days
D. 5 days
Answer: B
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