An 18-month-old child has been prescribed amoxicillin suspension 125mg three times a day. The available strength of amoxicillin suspension is 250mg/5m...

Question

An 18-month-old child has been prescribed amoxicillin suspension 125mg three times a day. The available strength of amoxicillin suspension is 250mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered per dose?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

1.0 mL

Answer

1.5 mL

Answer

2.0 mL

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5.0 mL

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Dose Calculation

An 18-month-old child has been prescribed amoxicillin suspension 125mg three times a day. The available strength of amoxicillin suspension is 250mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered per dose?