A woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed tolbutamide 250 mg po bid. Tolbutamide 0.5 g scored tablets are available. How many tablets should she take per dose?

A. ½ tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 1 ½ tablets
D. 2 tablets


Answer: A

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