Compute the amount of medication you will give to administer one dose of the following orders. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary
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The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
Order: Keflex 0.5 g p.o. b.i.d for 7 days
Supply: Bottle containing Keflex 500 mg per capsule, 14 capsules
Give: __________ capsule(s)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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