The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. How many milliliters will nurse administer?...

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Answer 1

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* Calculation of ml of drug required.

Formula

Volume(ml) = Desired dose(D)/Dose in hand(H) * Quantity(Q).

Here

Desired dose(D) = 37.5 mg.

Dose in hand(H) = 12.5 mg.

Quantity(Q) = 5 ml.

As per aboive formula

Volume(ml) of drug will the nurse administer = D/H * Q

= 37.5/12.5 * 5

= 3 * 5

= 15 ml.

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