Question

The physician ordered 0.2 grams per dose by mouth QID. The medication supplied is 100mg per teaspoon. How many mL will be given for each dose?

Answer 1

Answer:

◆ Given values,

Ordered dose = 0.2 grams/dose

Medication per teaspoon = 100 mg

● Now first of all we have to convert 0.2 grams to milligrams because the teaspoon's dose is given in milligrams

● So that 0.2 grams = 200 milligrams

● Now if we have to give 200 milligrams per dose as per physician ordered for that we have to give 2 teaspoons of medication for giving 200 milligrams.

● Now we have to calculate given medication's dose in milileter (mL),

● So that if, 1 miligram = 0.001 mL

Then, 200 milligrams = 0.001 × 200

= 0.2 mL per dose

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