The patient/client is to receive 250 mg of Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) po, twice daily. Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) is available as 125 mg/ 5 mL. How many teaspoons of the medication would the patient/client take for one dose?
A) 0.5 teaspoon
B) 1 teaspoon
C) 1.5 teaspoons
D) 2 teaspoons

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The patient/client took 250 mg of Augmentin. If 125 mg = 5 mL then 250 mg = 10 mL. The patient/client took 10 mL of Augmentin. Use the following equivalent: 5 mL = 1 teaspoon; 10 mL = 2 teaspoons.

The Patient/client Is to Receive 250 Mg of Augmentin (Amoxicillin/clavulanate