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: Augmentin 0.5 g p.o. q.8h
Supply: 75 mL bottle of reconstituted Augmentin, 250 mg per 5 mL
Give:
__________ mL or __________ teaspoons
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
10 mL or 2 teaspoons
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