Order: Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride), PO: Day 1, 200 mg in two divided doses; Day 2, 100 mg in two divided doses; may increase to 100 mg, b.i.d. Available:
a. How many tablets will the patient receive on Day 1?
b. How many tablets will the patient receive per dose when ordered 100 mg in 2 divided doses?
c. How many tablets will the patient receive per dose when increased to 100 mg, b.i.d.?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
a. 4
b. 1
c. 2
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