A nurse is preparing to administer 0.75 g of azithromycin PO daily. The available tablet is labeled azithromycin 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 0.75 g (750 mg) Tablet Strength: 250 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 750 ÷ 250 = 3