Medication use
Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
Not more than 3 tablets in 12 hours.
Take tablet with 8 ounces of water.
Check back with doctor if symptoms are not relieved in 2 days.
43. Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should the person follow?
a. 9am, 1pm, 7pm, 9pm
b. 6am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm
c. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm
d. 7am, 9am, 3pm, 8pm
i choose b, is it correct?
Yes, b.
yes, b.
thanks
You're welcome.
To determine the correct dosing schedule based on the medication label provided, we need to follow the instructions given:
1. Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours: This means that the person should take a tablet every 4, 5, or 6 hours.
2. Not more than 3 tablets in 12 hours: This means that the person should not exceed 3 tablets within a 12-hour period.
Based on these instructions, let's analyze each option:
a. 9am, 1pm, 7pm, 9pm:
- The time intervals here are (4 hours, 6 hours, 2 hours), which does not comply with the "take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours" instruction, as there is a 2-hour interval between the second and third dose. So, option a is incorrect.
b. 6am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm:
- The time intervals here are (5 hours, 4 hours, 4 hours), which comply with the "take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours" instruction. Also, this option does not exceed the maximum of 3 tablets within a 12-hour period. So, option b is correct.
c. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm:
- The time intervals here are (2 hours, 2 hours, 4 hours, 4 hours), which does not comply with the "take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours" instruction, as there are 2-hour intervals between the first and second doses. So, option c is incorrect.
d. 7am, 9am, 3pm, 8pm:
- The time intervals here are (2 hours, 6 hours, 5 hours), which does not comply with the "take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours" instruction, as there is a 5-hour interval between the second and third dose. So, option d is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct dosing schedule based on the provided instructions is option b: 6am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm.