a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for amoxicillin 400 mg/5 ml suspension. the dose prescribed is 250 mg twice daily for 10 days. how many ml should the technician dispense per dose?

2.5 ml
5 ml
6.25 ml
3.125 ml

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a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for amoxicillin 400 mg/5 ml suspension. the dose prescribed is 250 mg twice daily for 10 days. how many ml should the technician dispense per dose?

2.5 ml
5 ml
6.25 ml
3.125 ml

Accepted Answer

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(A) 2.5 mL

(B) 5 mL

(C) 6.25 mL

(D) 3.125 mL

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Identify the given parameters

Calculate the volume required per dose

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