For treatment of a gastric ulcer, what would the recommended dosing schedule of famotidine (Pepcid) be?
A) 10 mg b.i.d
B) 20 mg b.i.d
C) 60 mg at bedtime
D) 40 mg q AM
B
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Famotidine should be administered 40 mg every day at bedtime or 20 mg b.i.d for treatment of a gastric ulcer. Options A, C, and D are not correct.
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