The physician has ordered 500 mg of amoxicillin three times daily for a 25-year-old woman. How much of the medication should the woman take at each dose?

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To determine the dosage amount for each dose, we need to divide the total daily dose of 1500 mg (500 mg x 3) by the number of doses per day, which is 3. 
So, 1500 mg ÷ 3 = 500 mg per dose. 
The medication is typically available in a liquid form, and the amount prescribed is usually expressed in teaspoons or tablespoons. A teaspoon (tsp) is equivalent to approximately 5 milliliters (mL) of liquid medication. 
Therefore, the woman should take 2 teaspoons (2 tsp) of amoxicillin at each dose, which is equivalent to 10 mL.

The Physician Has Ordered 500 Mg of Amoxicillin Three Times