The doctor orders 2 ʒ of Maalox PO 30 minutes ac and hs. The stock supply is an 8 ounce bottle of Maalox. a. How many mL of the drug will you administer to the patient for the correct dose? (Answer: 8 or 10 mL/dose) b. How many ounces of the drug will you administer to the patient in 24 hours (1 day)? (Answer: 1.1 or 1.3 ounces per day)
The doctor orders 2 ʒ of Maalox PO 30 minutes ac and hs
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