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Answer 1

Order dose cefadroxil 200mg q 8h

a. As directed in sticker we have to add 67 ml of water to get a total 100 ml solution.

b. After adding 67 ml to the powder the total solution becomes 100 ml and the medication contains will be 250mg per 5 ml.

c. 5 ml contains 250 mg that means 1 ml contains 50 mg and 4 ml contains 200 mg.

5ml - 250mg x 200mg = 4ml

Answer - We have to administer 4 ml of solution and we should draw it through the syringe for the perfect dose.