For measuring medications at home, it is important to understand that 1 tablespoon equals:
A) 2 teaspoons
B) 1/2 cup
C) 3 teaspoons
D) 1 cup
C) 3 teaspoons
1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons. This is important to understand so overdosage or underdosage does not occur when taking medications at home. Teaspoons and tablespoons are not accurate medical measurement devices but may be used if the instructions on a medication list them as acceptable for administration.
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