An NP is prescribing an antibiotic for a child who will need to take a total of 750 mg per day.Which dosing regimen should the NP prescribe to promote compliance?

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To improve compliance with a drug regimen,convenient dosage forms and dosing schedules should be chosen when possible.A 500 mg/5 mL preparation means that a smaller volume can be given to achieve the desired dose.A bid dosing schedule is more likely to be followed than one that is tid.

An NP Is Prescribing an Antibiotic for a Child Who