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: Synthroid 12.5 mcg p.o. daily
Supply: Bottle containing 100 scored tablets of Synthroid, 25 mcg per tablet
Give: __________ tablet(s)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.5 or 1/2
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