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Deciphering a prescription and calculating drug schedule and days' supply
Do the math for the following prescriptions to answer: what is the days' supply or how much do you give 1. Take 1-2 tablets po Q4-6h PRN. # 60. What is the days’ supply?
If i take 1 pill every 4-6 hrs. It would be a 15 day supply
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2. Take 2 capsules BID c meals. , How many capsules do you dispense for a 30 days' supply?
4 capsules daily. 120 capsules should be dispensed.
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3. Give 1 teaspoonful qd x10 days. How many ml’s do you dispense?
5 ml daily. 50 ml 10 day supply.
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4. Take 2 teaspoonfuls Q6h PRN for cough. Dispense 8 day supply. How many mL’s should you dispense? 40 ml daily. 320 ml supply
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5. How many ml’s are in 1 teaspoonful?
5 ml
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6. How many teaspoonful’s are in 1 tablespoon?
3
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