Question

12) The nurse is providing care to a preschool-age client who has an ear infection. The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin oral suspension 15 mL po q8h. How many teaspoons will the mother give to her child at each dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number tsp/dose 12)

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Answer 1

The healthcare provider prescribed amoxicillin oral suspension 15 ml PO q8h

1 teaspoon = 5 ml

For each dose 15 ml $\div$ 5 ml = 3 teaspoons /dose

3 tsp/dose for 15 ml of medicine.