How many capsules will you give if the physician orders 500 mg of ampicillin, and each capsule contains 250 mg? 

A. 1/2 cap
B. 1 cap
C. 2 caps
D. 3 caps
E. 4 caps


C. 2 caps
Each capsule contains half of the ordered dose, so you will give 2 capsules.

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