A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin PO for a patient. The medication is available as an oral suspension of 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the medical assistant administer?
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Answer
A.10 mL
B.15 mL
C.5 mL
D.2.5 mL
Using the formula (Desired/Have) x Quantity: (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 10 mL. The other options represent incorrect calculations that would result in underdosing or overdosing the patient.
