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
Thanks!
b is correct
I agree.
To determine the correct dosing schedule, we need to follow the instructions provided on the medication label:
1. Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
2. Not more than 3 tablets in 12 hours.
Let's break down each option to see if it aligns with the instructions:
a. 9am, 1pm, 7pm, 9pm:
- The time difference between each dose is 4 hours (9am to 1pm) and 6 hours (1pm to 7pm, 7pm to 9pm).
- It follows the instruction of taking one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
- However, there are four doses within a 12-hour period, which exceeds the maximum of 3 tablets in 12 hours.
- So, option a is not correct.
b. 6am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm:
- The time difference between each dose is 5 hours (6am to 11am, 11am to 3pm, 3pm to 7pm).
- It follows the instruction of taking one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
- There are four doses within a 12-hour period, which exceeds the maximum of 3 tablets in 12 hours.
- So, option b is not correct.
c. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm:
- The time difference between each dose is 2 hours (8am to 10am, 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 4pm, 4pm to 8pm).
- It does not follow the instruction of taking one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
- So, option c is not correct.
d. 7am, 9am, 3pm, 8pm:
- The time difference between each dose is 2 hours (7am to 9am, 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 8pm).
- It does not follow the instruction of taking one tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
- So, option d is not correct.
Based on the given options, none of them satisfy both instructions. Therefore, none of the options provided are the correct dosing schedule according to the medication label.