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A nurse is preparing to administer nystatin 400,000 units PO every 6 hr. Available is nystatin oral suspension 100,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

4

Rationale:

Formula:

Volume = Dose (units) ÷ Concentration (units/mL)

Given:

🟧 Dose = 400,000 units

🟧 Concentration = 100,000 units/mL

Calculation:

🟧 400,000 ÷ 100,000

👉🏻 = 4 mL

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