A Tablet Contains 250 Mg of Penicillin While the Solution

question 20

Multiple Choice

A tablet contains 250 mg of penicillin while the solution form of the same antibiotic contains 250 mg of penicillin/5 mL. If a doctor was to prescribe that one-half of a scored tablet be taken four times a day, how many mL of the solution would be equivalent to this daily dosage?

• A)5.0 mL
• B)20. mL
• C)2.5 mL
• D)10. mL

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