The nurse is noting an order for a medication to be given TID. Which times will the nurse plan to administer the medication to the patient?
a. 9 A.M., 1 P.M., 5 P.M. and 10 P.M.
b. 9 A.M. and 9 P.M.
c. 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M.
d. Nightly before the patient goes to sleep
ANS: C
TID indicates that the medication is to be administered three times daily. Common times for TID medications are 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M.
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