The client is to receive sucralfate 1 gram a.c. and h.s. p.o. The nurse knows that the client will receive the medication:
a. two times per day by mouth morning and night.
b. three times per day by mouth.
c. four times per day by mouth before meals and at bedtime.
d. four times per day by mouth after meals and at bedtime.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This would read b.i.d. in AM and PM.
B Incorrect: This would read t.i.d.
C Correct: a.c. is before meals and h.s. is at bedtime meaning the client will receive the medication 4 times/day by mouth (p.o.).
D Incorrect: After meals is p.c.
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