A patient is prescribed fluconazole suspension 150 mg PO once daily. The suspension is available as 50 mg/5 mL How many mL should the nurse administer?

Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 150 mg Available Concentration: 50 mg/5 mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration Volume to administer = (150 ÷ 50) × 5 Volume to administer = 3 × 5 = 15 mL