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    HESI Pediatrics Proctored Exam
    A child weighing 18 pounds has been prescribed amoxicillin at a dosage of 25 mg/kg/day. The medication is to be administered orally in two divided doses every 12 hours. The label on the bottle reads, “Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL.”. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? (Provide a numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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