A prescription is written for a child to take 1 teaspoon of Amoxicillin suspension, every 8 hours. How many milliliters should the child be given in a 24 hour period?
A)5 mL
B)15 mL
C)30 mL
D)10 mL

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The child should be given 15 mL in every 24 hour period. One teaspoon is equivalent to 5 mL of liquid. If the child needs to be given the medication every 8 hours, they should receive 3 doses per day; 3 x 5 mL = 15 mL per day.

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