PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE)Order Entry and ProcessingEasy
A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL, 150 mL. The directions state "Take 1 tsp by mouth three times daily for 10 days." How many milliliters should the patient take per dose?
- A5 mL
- B15 mL
- C7.5 mL
- D2.5 mL
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 5 mL
One teaspoon (tsp) is equivalent to 5 milliliters (mL). Therefore, the patient should take 5 mL per dose.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This would be three teaspoons, or one tablespoon.
- C. This would be one and a half teaspoons.
- D. This would be half a teaspoon.
Household to Metric Conversion (tsp)
Understanding common household measurements and their metric equivalents is crucial for accurate prescription interpretation and patient counseling.
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 mL
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 mL
- 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 30 mL
Memory trick: TeaSpoon Five, TableSpoon Fifteen, Fluid Ounce Thirty, for accurate medicine flow.