Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A physician prescribed amoxicillin oral suspension 250 mg per dose, to be taken every 8 hours for a child weighing 44 pounds. The available amoxicillin oral suspension is labeled 400 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters (mL) should the medical assistant administer per dose?

  • 3.1 mL

  • 3.5 mL

  • 4.0 mL

  • 2.5 mL

This question's topic:
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
Your Score:

Check or uncheck an objective to set which questions you will receive.