7) Megace is available in a 40mg/ml suspension. How many mls will be given for a...

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7) Megace is available in a 40mg/ml suspension. How many mls will be given for a prescribed dose of 200mg?

Answer 1

Answer #1

Solution:

The available drug = 40mg/ mL

Order drug = 200mg.

So, 40mg of drug present in 1mL of suspension

Therefore, 200mg of drug will be present in = 200 ÷ 40 = 5mL

The 5mL will be given for prescribed dose of 200mg.

Answer 2

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