A Tablet Contains 250 Mg of Penicillin While the Solution

Multiple Choice

A tablet contains 250 mg of penicillin while the solution form of the same antibiotic contains 250 mg of penicillin/5 mL. If a doctor was to prescribe that one-half of a scored tablet be taken four times a day, how many mL of the solution would be equivalent to this daily dosage?

A) 5.0 mL
B) 20. mL
C) 2.5 mL
D) 10. mL