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The prescriber ordered Dilantin 250 mg p.o. t.i.d. The medicine is available as Dilantin suspension labeled 125 mg per 5 mL. How many teaspoons would this patient receive per dose?
Given
Dilantin
Dose :250mg
Route: per oral
Frequency :Thrice a day
Available :125mg/5ml
When 125mg=5ml
Then 250mg=??ml
Cross multiply and divide
=250*5/125
=1250/125
=10
As 1teaspoin =5ml ,2 teaspoon has to be administered for 10ml dose
Ans:The patient would receive 2 teaspoons per dose