Question

a patient brings in a prescription for 8 fl oz of nystatin (mycostatin). which of the following is this amount in milliliters? 120 ml 240 ml 360 ml 80 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factor

1 fluid - ounce (fl oz) is approximately 30 milliliters (mL).

Step2: Calculate volume in mL

Multiply the number of fluid - ounces by the conversion factor. So, for 8 fl oz, we have $8\times30 = 240$ mL.

Answer:

B. 240 mL