Carry out the necessary calculations in order to administer the required number of tablets to a patient with an order for 60 mg of a drug that is available in 30-mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer?
A. 1.5 tablets
B. 0.5 tablet
C. 1 tablet
D. 2 tablets
Answer: D
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