A nurse is preparing to administer 500 mg of amoxicillin to a patient. The medication is supplied in 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 500 mg Tablet Strength: 250 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 500 ÷ 250 = 2