Ordered: Mycostatin (nystatin) oral syrup 200,000 units bid for a 4-month-old infant with thrush (oral candidiasis)
SDR for children and infants over 3 months: 250,000 to 500,000 units per day
Directions: Place half the dose in either side of the mouth. a. Is the order within the SDR?
b. How many mL will you prepare?
c. How many mL will you administer on each side of the mouth?

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Ordered: Mycostatin (nystatin) oral syrup 200,000 units bid for a 4-month-old infant with thrush (oral candidiasis)
SDR for children and infants over 3 months: 250,000 to 500,000 units per day
Directions: Place half the dose in either side of the mouth.  a. Is the order within the SDR?
b. How many mL will you prepare?
c. How many mL will you administer on each side of the mouth?

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The Answer of Ordered: Mycostatin (nystatin) oral syrup 200,000 units bid for a 4-month-old infant with thrush (oral candidiasis)
SDR for children and infants over 3 months: 250,000 to 500,000 units per day
Directions: Place half the dose in either side of the mouth.  a. Is the order within the SDR?
b. How many mL will you prepare?
c. How many mL will you administer on each side of the mouth?

Ordered: Mycostatin (Nystatin) Oral Syrup 200,000 Units Bid for a 4-Month-Old