Question

17) The dose of posaconazole in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis is 100mg twice a day on the first day and then 100mg once a day for the next 13 days. Posaconazole oral suspension (posaconazole, 40mg/mL) is available in 4-fluidounce bottles. How many bottles should be dispensed to meet the dosing requirements?

18) A physician prescribes tetracycline HCl syrup for a patient who is to take 2 teaspoonfuls four times per day for 4 days, and then 1 teaspoonful four times per day for 2 days. How many milliliters of the syrup should be dispensed to provide the quantity for the prescribed dosage regimen?

21) Ciprofloxacin (CIPRO) oral suspension contains 250 mg of ciprofloxacin per 5 mL. A physician prescribed 125 mg of ciprofloxacin q.i.d x10 days. a)- How many doses are needed? b)- How many milliliters should be given per dose? c) How many milliliters of cipro oral suspension containing 250 mg per 5 mL should be dispensed?

Answer 1