Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, has been prescribed to your patient to manage her hypertension. She requires a 10 mg dose once daily. Lisinopril is available in 10 mg tablets; however, your patient has difficulty swallowing them. The prescriber has modified the prescription to an oral solution with a strength of 5 mg/5 mL. How many tsp will you administer at each dose?Indicate the quantity and unit of measure where specified.
Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, has been prescribed to your patient to manage her hypertension. She requires a 10 mg dose once daily. Lisinopril is available in 10 mg tablets; however, your patient has difficulty swallowing them. The prescriber has modified the prescription to an oral solution with a strength of 5 mg/5 mL. How many tsp will you administer at each dose?Indicate the quantity and unit of measure where specified.
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Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, has been prescribed to your patient to manage her hypertension. She requires a 10 mg dose once daily. Lisinopril is available in 10 mg tablets; however, your patient has difficulty swallowing them. The prescriber has modified the prescription to an oral solution with a strength of 5 mg/5 mL. How many tsp will you administer at each dose?
Indicate the quantity and unit of measure where specified.
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