A nurse receives an order to administer Tylenol 650 mg orally stat. The Pyxis contains Tylenol tablets of 325 mg each. After calculating the dosage, how many tablets should the nurse administer, and what reasoning supports this decision?

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 650 mg Tablet Strength: 325 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 650 ÷ 325 = 2 Reasoning: The nurse must administer exactly the amount ordered by the provider. Since one tablet provides 325 mg, the nurse provides two tablets to reach the 650 mg requirement (325 mg + 325 mg = 650 mg).