The patient/client is to receive Amoxil (amoxicillin) oral suspension 500 mg po two times a day. The medication is available as Amoxil (amoxicillin) oral suspension 250 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of medication would the patient/client receive for each dose?

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When solving any problem, first check that the order and the supply are in the same weight measure. For this problem, no equivalent is necessary. Estimate the amount to give. Formula Method: 500 mg/250 mg * 5 mL = 2500/250 = 10 mL. Proportion (Ratios): 5 mL : 250 mg :: x mL : 500 mg; 250x = 2500/250 = 10 mL. Proportion (Fractions): 5 mL/250 mg = x mL/500 mg; 250x = 2500/250 = 10 mL. Dimensional Analysis: 5 mL/250 mg *500 mg = 5 mL * 500/250 =2500/250 = 10 mL. For liquids, the four calculation methods are set up the same as for oral solids, except the supply includes a liquid measurement.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Amoxil (Amoxicillin) Oral Suspension 500