Your patient has been suffering from chronic constipation and has been prescribed docusate sodium, a stimulant laxative. The physician has prescribed 150 mg of docusate sodium three times daily. This medicine is available in a strength of 50 mg per 5 mL. How many tbsp will you administer at each dose?Indicate the quantity and unit of measure where specified.

Your patient has been suffering from chronic constipation and has been prescribed docusate sodium, a stimulant laxative. The physician has prescribed 150 mg of docusate sodium three times daily. This medicine is available in a strength of 50 mg per 5 mL. How many tbsp will you administer at each dose?Indicate the quantity and unit of measure where specified.

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 7.7P

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