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The order is for 30,000 mcg of a medication to be given PO QID. The label reads that each tsp contains 15mg of the medication. How much mL will the patient need per day?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.9P

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