NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Amoxicillin trihydrate (Amoxil) 300 mg P.O. has been prescribed for a client with an oral infection. The medication is available in a liquid suspension that is available as 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 6 mL
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To calculate the dose: (300 mg / 250 mg) × 5 mL = 6 mL. The nurse should administer 6 milliliters of the amoxicillin suspension to deliver the prescribed 300 mg dose.
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