Math Problem Statement
A client is prescribed amoxicillin 875 mg PO q8h for a bacterial infection. The medication is available in a suspension of 250 mg per 5 mL. How many mL of medication should the nurse administer for each single dose? Round to the nearest tenth.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Proportions
Unit Conversion
Ratio
Formulas
Proportion formula: (Medication Concentration / Volume) = (Prescribed Dose / Required Volume)
Theorems
Proportionality Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 9-12 (High School Nursing, Pharmacy Calculations)
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