What is the total volume in mL if a doctor prescribes 150 mL of a medication taken every 6 hours for 24 hours?

To determine the total volume prescribed, you need to calculate how many doses of the medication will be taken in a 24-hour period and then multiply that by the volume of each dose.

Since the medication is prescribed every 6 hours, you can find out how many times the medication will be taken by dividing 24 hours by 6 hours per dose. This results in 4 doses in one day.

Next, multiply the number of doses (4) by the volume of each dose (150 mL):

4 doses × 150 mL/dose = 600 mL.

Therefore, the total volume of medication prescribed for 24 hours is 600 mL. This calculation demonstrates the importance of understanding dosage frequency and how to multiply volume by the number of doses over a specified time period.