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 A nurse is preparing to administer 7.5 mL of ampicillin 250 mg oral suspension to a toddler who has otitis media. The nurse should recognize that 7.5 mL is equivalent to how many teaspoons? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

1.5

Rationale:
1 tsp = 5 mL → 7.5 ÷ 5 = 1.5 teaspoons
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  • Domain: RN ATI Dosage Calculations
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