A doctor's order is 0.125 g of ampicillin. The liquid suspension on hand contains 250 mg/5.0 mL. How many milliliters of the suspension are required?

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First, we need to convert 0.125 g to milligrams (mg):

0.125 g = 125 mg

Next, we can use a proportion to solve for the unknown volume (V) of the liquid suspension:

250 mg/5.0 mL = 125 mg/V

Cross-multiplying gives:

250V = 625

V = 625/250

V = 2.5 mL

Therefore, the answer is choice C: 2.5 mL.

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