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What this question is testing
Objective: Dosage Calculations
Prompt focus: A physician orders amoxicillin oral suspension 250 mg three times daily for 10 days. The suspension is available as 125 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive per dose?
Why the correct answer works
10 mL
250 mg divided by 25 mg per mL equals 10 mL per dose.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Using ratio and proportion, 125 mg per 5 mL means each milliliter contains 25 mg. To deliver 250 mg, divide 250 mg by 25 mg per mL, which equals 10 mL per dose.
Simple analogy
Think of dosage calculations like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
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