A parent is given a prescription of amoxicillin for his 1-year-old son. The prescription reads "amoxicillin 125mg/5mL PO t.i.d. × 10 days." What is the total volume in milliliters of amoxicillin that must be dispensed? _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
150 mL
Rationale: 125 mg/5 mL x t.i.d. (three times per day) = 15 mL; 15 mL x 10 days = 150 mL.
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