Question

An ulcer patient is taking Mylanta from a 36-ounce (oz) bottle. If he takes 3/4 oz qoh(every other hour) from beginning at 6 am and ending with a final dose at 10 pm how many days would a bottle last

Answer 1

6 days

Explanation:

patient takes eight doses daily; each dose consists of 3/4 oz.

8 x 3/4 = 6 oz daily

therefore, 36 oz bottle would last 6 days