Order: Keppra PO suspension 1000 mg Available: 250 mg per 5 mL How many mL should be administered?

Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 1000 mg Available Concentration: 250 mg/5 mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration Volume to administer = (1000 ÷ 250) × 5 Volume to administer = 4 × 5 = 20 mL