A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID. The available dose is amoxicillin 250 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose?

Ordered Dose: 500 mg Capsule Strength: 250 mg per capsule Calculate the number of capsules to administer Number of Capsules = Ordered Dose ÷ Capsule Strength Number of Capsules = 500 ÷ 250 = 2