A pediatric client is to be given 100 mg of an antibiotic. The antibiotic is available as a liquid suspension containing 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of the suspension should the client receive?
a. 4 mL c. 0.4 mL
b. 2 mL d. 2.5 mL
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would provide twice the desired dose.
B Correct: 100 mg over X = 250 mg over 5 = 2 mL
C Incorrect: This would result in an inadequate dose.
D Incorrect: This would result in an excessive dose.
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