Asked by Khushi Masson on Jul 12, 2024
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How many capsules will the patient take if the ordered dosage is 500 mg of ampicillin, and each capsule contains 250 mg?
A) ½ cap
B) 1 cap
C) 2 caps
D) 3 caps
E) 4 caps
Ampicillin
A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat various infections caused by susceptible types of bacteria.
Capsule
A small, soluble container usually made of gelatin that encloses a dose of medication for oral administration.
- Acquire proficiency in and execute primary arithmetic operations for dosing medications.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
To achieve a 500 mg dosage with each capsule containing 250 mg, the patient needs to take 2 capsules (500 mg / 250 mg per capsule = 2 capsules).
Learning Objectives
- Acquire proficiency in and execute primary arithmetic operations for dosing medications.