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Sulfonylurea hypoglycaemia — GPhC CRA MCQ

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Amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL is prescribed at 375 mg three times daily for five days. What total volume is required, assuming no wastage?

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Correct answer: C — 112.5 mL

The concentration is 50 mg/mL, so 375 mg requires 7.5 mL. There are 3 × 5 = 15 doses; 15 × 7.5 mL = 112.5 mL, making Option C correct. Option A uses 5 mL per dose. Option B rounds the total down prematurely. Option D treats each dose as 8 mL. Option E uses 10 mL per dose.

Reference: Amoxicillin suspension SmPC: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/10891/smpc; GPhC framework: https://assets.pharmacyregulation.org/files/2025-09/Common-Registration-Assessment-framework-for-sittings-in-2026.pdf