The Prescriber Writes This Order, "Give Amantadine (Symmetrel) 100 Mg

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Short Answer

The prescriber writes this order, "Give amantadine (Symmetrel) 100 mg per PEG tube twice a day." The medication is available in a liquid form with a concentration 50 mg/5 mL. Identify how many milliliters the nurse will give with each dose. _______

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