The nurse practitioner orders Cascara 4 dr p.o. for Mr. Alley.
The stock supply is an 8 ounce bottle of Cascara.
a. How many mL will you administer?
b. How many teaspoons will you administer?
c. What is the route of administration?
Cascara is a drug used to treat constipation, gallstones, cancer and liver ailments. It is used in foods and beverages as a flavouring agent.
a) Nurse practitioner ordered 4 dram of cascara to Mr. Alley. 1 dram is equal to 3.69669 ml. So 4 dram of cascara is 14.78 ml . Hence 15 ml of cascara is to be administered for Mr.Alley.
b) Dosage may vary according to the condition of the patient. Here nurse practitioner prescribed 4 drams . Hence 3 teaspoons can be administered.
C) Cascara can be administered through oral route. It can be used as a short term treatment.
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