A patient will be receiving diphenhydramine (Benadryl) via a PEG tube, 25 mg, every 8 hours for an allergic rash. The medication is available as a 12.5 mg/5 mL syrup. Identify how many milliliters will the nurse administer with each dose. _______

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The Answer is 10 mL
12.5 mg:5 mL :: 25 mg:x mL.
(12.5 × x) = (5 × 25); 15.5x = 125; x = 10 mL.

A Patient Will Be Receiving Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Via a PEG