Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Solution: 300mg ├â┬À 250mg/5ml = 300 ├âÔÇö 5/250 = 6 ml. The nurse should administer 6 mL of amoxicillin oral solution to deliver the prescribed 300 mg dose.