Question

A physician orders Diflucan oral suspension 200 mg now followed by 100 mg daily for a total of two weeks. How many 35 mL bottles of Diflucan 10 mg/ml suspension are needed to fill this prescription?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total amount = 200 mg + (13 days)×(180 mg)/day = 2620 mg

One 35 mL bottle contains (35 mL)×(10 mg)/mL) = 350 mg of medication.

(2620 mg)×(1 bottle)/(350 mg) ≈ 7.5 bottles

8 bottles are needed.