Volume of oral solution to be dispensed
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A patient is taking an oral solution 1 tbsp BID for 4 days. What volume of medication will this patient administer during the course of treatment?
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lb equals 120 mL kg
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Volume of each dose (1 tbsp) = 15 mL.
Number of dose per day (BID) = 2
Numder of days the bottle is supplied for (4 days) = 4
Therefore, volume of the medication to be needed = 15 × 2 × 4 mL = 120 mL. Ans.