A patient requires 750 mg of amoxicillin orally every 8 hours. The pharmacy dispenses 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 750 mg Tablet Strength: 500 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 750 ÷ 500 = 1.5