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Erythromycin eye drops are ordered to be given 1 gtt ou bid prn. What is the correct size bottle to be given to fill a prescription for a 30 day supply?
A.5ml B 10ml C.20ml D.25ml E.30ml
Since one 1 milliliter (ml) = 12.00 medical drops (gtt)
Order is; Erythromycin eye drops are ordered to be given 1 gtt ou bid prn
= 1 gtt x 2 x 30
= 60 gtt
60/12
= 5 ml
A 5 ml is the correct option