A Physician Orders 40 Mg Po Hs Famotidine (Pepcid) for a Patient

Multiple Choice

A physician orders 40 mg po hs famotidine (Pepcid) for a patient who has difficulty swallowing pills. Famotidine is available in an oral suspension powder for reconstitution. After reconstitution, the bottle should contain 250 mL of solution. The label shows 20 mg of medication per 5 mL. Which of the following is the appropriate nightly dose?

A) 2 mL
B) 5 mL
C) 10 mL
D) 20 mL