Mrs.Turner's daily medications include Potassium Chloride, 10 mEq tablet by mouth once daily. The hospital pharmacy will dispense potassium chloride liquid 10 % (1.5 gram or 20 mEq per 15 mL). The KCl liquid will be further diluted in a 6 oz glass of water or juice for administration.

What volume of the KCl 10 % liquid should be used for Mrs. Turner;s usual daily dose?

7.5 mL of KCl 10% liquid should be used for Mrs. Turner's daily dose of KCl.

Step-by-step explanation

The patients daily dose is 10mEq KCl tablet per day. The available dose of KCl is 10% liquide (1.5g or 20mEq per 15 mL).

Let X be the volume of KCl 10%

(10mEq / X) = (20mEq/15 mL)

X= 7.5 mL of KCl 10% liquid should be used for Mrs. Turners usual daily dose.

Note: In the actual practice, please consult the pharmacist to ensure correct dosage computation.