A pediatric patient is prescribed 1/2 tsp of a medicated syrup every 4 hours for 5 days. What volume should be dispensed, in milliliters? Report numerical, whole number answer only.
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Since there are 24 hours in a day and the patient takes the medicine every 4 hours, the patient will take 24/4 = 6 doses in a day. Show more…
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