A medication that is ordered "t.i.d." may be given at:
A. 10 AM
B. 10 AM and 6 PM
C. 10 AM, 6 PM, and 2 AM
D. 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM
D
D. tid (3 times a day).
A. daily
B. bid (2 times a day)
C. The prescriber intends the q8h medication to be given around the clock to maintain a therapeutic blood level of the drug. In contrast, the tid medication is given during the waking hours and offers a bit more flexibility.
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