A patient is prescribed 15 mL of an oral liquid medication. Which equipment gives the most accurate measurement?
Correct answer: A. A calibrated oral syringe marked in millilitres
- A. A calibrated oral syringe marked in millilitres
- B. A household teaspoon filled to the rim
- C. A medicine cup estimated at the 15 mL line
- D. A tablespoon used after checking its usual size
Explanation
A calibrated oral syringe gives an accurate small-volume measurement and reduces errors caused by household spoons. A medicine cup may be suitable for larger volumes, but it is less precise for many liquid doses.
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