Your pharmacy has on hand Augmentin 125 mg/5 mL suspension. You receive a prescription for Augmentin 125 mg/5 mL suspension. Give 1 ½ tsp q8h x 5 days. How many milliliters of suspension would you dispense for a 5 day supply? Convert the total mL to dispense from the question above into ounces. How many ounces would you dispense?

Your pharmacy has on hand Augmentin 125 mg/5 mL suspension. You receive a prescription for Augmentin 125 mg/5 mL suspension. Give 1 ½ tsp q8h x 5 days. How many milliliters of suspension would you dispense for a 5 day supply? Convert the total mL to dispense from the question above into ounces. How many ounces would you dispense?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter6: Safe Dosage Calculations

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