A child who weighs 15 kilograms is to be given amoxicillin. The recommended dosage of amoxicillin for children is 20 to 40 mg/kg/day p.o. in equally divided doses administered q.8h.

The pediatrician has ordered amoxicillin 125 mg p.o. q.8h.

The available supply of amoxicillin is 125 mg/5 mL.

Is the order within the recommended range for this medication? (yes/no)

_________If so, how many mL of amoxicillin should be given per q.8h administration?

_________ mL