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A child is to receive 250 mg of amoxicillin, in an oral suspension. The suspension is labeled 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL of suspension will the child receive?

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125 mg -------------------------- 5 ml

250 mg ------------------------ x

x = (250 x 5) / 125

x = 1250/125

x = 10 ml

The child will receive 10 ml of the suspension

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