A prescription is written for a child to take 1 teaspoon of Amoxicillin suspension every 8 hours. How many ounces should the child be given in a 24 hour period?
A)0.5 fluid ounces
B)0.25 fluid ounces
C)1 fluid ounce
D)2 fluid ounces

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The child should be given 0.5 fluid ounces in 24 hours. One ounce is equivalent to approximately 30 mL of liquid. If the child needs to be given medication every 8 hours, they should receive 3 doses per day; 3 x 5 mL = 15 mL per day, which is equivalent to 0.5 fluid ounces per day.

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