The licensed prescriber orders phenobarbital 45 mg orally two times a day. Phenobarbital elixir 20mg/5ml, is available. What is the density of the elixir? How many mL will the nurse administer in the first dose? If the alcohol % is 15, how many mL of alcohol does the first does have? If the total bottle is 473 mL, how amny mg of Phenobarbital is present in a full bottle?

The licensed prescriber orders phenobarbital 45 mg orally two times a day. Phenobarbital elixir 20mg/5ml, is available. What is the density of the elixir? How many mL will the nurse administer in the first dose? If the alcohol % is 15, how many mL of alcohol does the first does have? If the total bottle is 473 mL, how amny mg of Phenobarbital is present in a full bottle?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter6: Oral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 34SST

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