How many mL of a liquid medicine would provide a patient with 2 tbsp bid x 8d?

Answer 1

2 tbsp bid x 8d means 2 tablespoons of liquid twice a day for 8 days.

Find total number of tablespoons needed:

2 tbsp twice a day = 4 tbsp / day

4 tbsp / day x 8 days = 32 tbsp total needed

Next, convert 32 tbsp to mls using the conversion factor of 1 tbsp = 14.8 mls

32 tbsp x 14.8 mls / tbsp = 474 mls

If you use the conversion factor of 1 tbsp = 15 mls, then you have

32 tbsp x 15 ml/tbsp = 480 mls