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    A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO four times each day to a client. Available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 500 mg Available Concentration: 250 mg/5 mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume (mL) = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume Volume = (500 ÷ 250) × 5 Volume = 2 × 5 = 10 mL

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