A pharmacist needs to prepare a prescription for a patient who requires a daily dose of 1.5 g of cefuroxime to be taken every eight hours. The medication is available in 750 mg vials. How many vials will the pharmacist need to dispense for a day of treatment?

• A. The pharmacist needs to dispense 4 vials for a day of treatment.
• B. The pharmacist needs to dispense 6 vials for a day of treatment.
• C. The pharmacist needs to dispense 2 vials for a day of treatment.
• D. The pharmacist needs to dispense 8 vials for a day of treatment.

Answer: (B)