Question

The order is for Augmentin 375 mg po q8 hr. The supply is a bottle of Augmentin 250 mg/5 mL. What should you give for each dose in mL?

Answer 1

To calculate the mL for each dose of Augmentin 375 mg, we need to determine the concentration of the medication in the bottle and set up a proportion. Each dose should be 7.5 mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the amount of Augmentin 375 mg to give in mL, we need to calculate the concentration of the medication in the bottle. The bottle contains Augmentin 250 mg/5 mL. We can set up a proportion to find the amount of mL for each dose:

250 mg/5 mL = 375 mg/x mL

Multiplying both sides of the equation by x and dividing by 250 mg, we find:

x = (375 mg * 5 mL) / 250 mg = 7.5 mL

Therefore, each dose of Augmentin 375 mg should be 7.5 mL.