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A client receives a prescription for loratadine suspension 10 mg by mouth once a day. The bottle is labeled 'Loratadine for Oral Suspension, UPS 5 mg per 5 mL.' How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the client to take? (Enter numerical value only.)

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale: Volume: 10 mg / (5 mg / 5 mL) = 10 mL. Teaspoons: 10 / 5 = 2 teaspoons.

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