Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes cefixime oral suspension 200 mg by mouth twice a day for an older adult who has difficulty swallowing pills. The bottle is labeled, 'Cefixime for Oral Suspension, USP 100 mg per 5 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer daily? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct answer
20
Rationale
200 mg/dose ├ù 2 doses = 400 mg/day; 400 mg ├À (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL/day.