PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

How much active ingredient is present in a tablespoon of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml suspension?
  1. 500mg
  2. 250mg
  3. 750mg
  4. 1000mg
Explanation
Answer: C - There is 750mg of active ingredient present in 1 tablespoon of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml suspension. Here’s how the answer was reached:
1 Tablespoon = 15ml
There are 250mg in 5ml
15/5 = 3
250 x 3 = 750mg
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