The physician has ordered Phenytoin (Dilantin) 250 mg three times a day for a client who is having seizures. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many teaspoons will the nurse administer per dose? (Provide both the appropriate number and tag).

Ordered Dose: 250 mg Available Concentration: 125 mg/5 mL Calculate the volume to administer in mL Volume (mL) = (Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration = (250 ÷ 125) × 5 = 2 × 5 = 10 mL Convert mL to teaspoons 1 tsp = 5 mL 10 ÷ 5 = 2 tsp