The licensed practitioner orders 0.5 g of ampicillin. Dosage available is 250 mg capsules. The patient should receive ____ capsules for this order.

Ampicillin

A type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by preventing bacteria from growing.

Capsules

Hollow, cylindrical dosage forms for oral administration, enclosing medications in a digestible outer shell, often made from gelatin or a plant-based alternative.