A patient is instructed to take two tablets orally on the first day and then take one tablet orally daily for the next four days. Select the term that refers to the instruction to take two tablets by mouth on the first day.
A. Therapeutic dose
B. Loading dose
C. Maintenance dose
D. None of the above
Answer: B
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