How Many Capsules Are Needed to Fill the Following Prescription

question 4

Multiple Choice

How many capsules are needed to fill the following prescription: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg po qid * 10 d? (Amoxil is available in 250 mg capsules.)

• A) 20
• B) 40
• C) 60
• D) 80

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