A physician prescribes that a patient must take 2 teaspoons of an antibiotic on day 1, followed by 1 teaspoon per day for the next 4 days. How much of this antibiotic, in ounces, should be dispensed?
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Rationale: One ounce of this antibiotic should be dispensed. To calculate, 2 teaspoons are taken on day 1, then 1 teaspoon per day for the next 4 days. This means that 2 teaspoons + 4 teaspoons = 6 teaspoons. This is equal to 1 fluid ounce.
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