The nurse is ordered to administer amoxicillin, 500 mg PO. It is supplied as a liquid preparation containing 250 mg in 5 mL. How much amoxicillin should the nurse administer in the form on hand?
A) 5 mL
B) 10 mL
C) 15 mL
D) 20 mL
B
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The nurse would use the following ratio to calculate the dosage:
250 mg/5 mL = 500 mg/X mL
2 500 = 250X
X =10
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