The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The patient will take the medication four times a day (24/6 = 4). 2400 mg/4 = 600mg; each tablet contains 600 mg, so the patient will take 1 tablet at each dose.
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