Order: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 300 mg, PO, q8h Available: a. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? b. How many mg will the patient receive per day? c. How many mL will the patient receive per day?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
a. 7.5 or 7
b. 900
c. 22.5 or 22
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