A patient is to receive linezolid (Zyvox) 300 mg orally. You have on hand linezolid tablets of 600 mg/tablet. How many tablets will you give for a 300 mg dose?
a. 3 tablets
b. 2 tablets
c. 1 tablet
d. 0.5 tablet
ANS: D
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