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The prescriber orders 1500 mg three times per day for 1 week. Is this a safe, accurate order?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Convert 25 mL to an equivalent amount in ounces.
 
  1. 750 ounces
  2. 8.3 ounces
  3. 5 ounces
  4. 0.83 ounces


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The dosage is within the recommended range but the duration of 1 week exceeds recommendations. Call prescriber.

Answer to Question 2

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