Order: Amoxicillin oral suspension 20 mg/kg/day PO in three divided doses. The label on the bottle reads 125 mg/5 mL, and the child weighs 35 pounds. Calculate the number of milliliters that you should administer

1. 9.3 mL
2. 4.2 mL
3. 2.5 mL
4. 12.9 mL


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Global Rationale: 35 lb/1 × kg/2.2 lb × 20 mg/kg × 5 mL/125 mg = 12.8 mL.

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