Calculate the Volume (ML) Per Dose to Be Administered for These

question 14

Short Answer

Calculate the volume (mL) per dose to be administered for these oral medications in liquid form. Round to the nearest tenth.
-A provider orders diphenhydramine 25 mg, PO, once daily at bedtime. The pharmacy provides diphenhydramine in an elixir containing 12.5 mg in 5 mL.

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