The prescriber ordered Dilantin 250 mg p.o. t.i.d. The medicine is available as Dilantin suspension labeled...

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?

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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

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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