Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A child has been prescribed loratadine 5 mg to be taken orally once a day. The bottle is labeled ├óÔé¼┼ôLoratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL.├óÔé¼┬Ø. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to give with each dose?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The prescribed 5 mg dose equals 5 mL (5 mg ├â┬À 5 mg/5 mL), or 1 teaspoon.