Compute the amount of medication you will give to administer one dose of the following orders. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary
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The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
Order: Amoxil 0.375 g p.o. q.8h
Supply: 80 mL bottle of reconstituted Amoxil oral suspension, 125 mg per 5 mL
Give: __________ mL or __________ tablespoon
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
15 mL or 1 tablespoon
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