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A physician told his patient to purchase Colace (docusate sodium) liquid over-the-counter and take 100–200 mg...

A physician told his patient to purchase Colace (docusate sodium) liquid over-the-counter and take 100–200 mg po qd for one week. Docusate sodium 20 mg/5 mL comes in 8 oz bottles.

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How many mL are needed for a 100 mg dose?

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How many mL are needed for a 200 mg dose?

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How many days will one bottle last if the patient takes 100 mg per day?

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How many days will one bottle last if the patient takes 200 mg per day?

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The patient plans to take 100 mg for the first 3 days and then increase to 200 mg if necessary. How many bottles should he purchase to ensure that he will have enough medication?

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How many mL will he have left if he follows his plan for the week?

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