Question 21

A dosing schedule of 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. aligns with the medication instructions.

The dosing schedule of 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. adheres to the guideline of taking the medication every 4 to 6 hours, ensuring that the total does not exceed 3 tablets in 12 hours.

A) 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.

This option correctly follows the prescribed dosing frequency of every 4 to 6 hours. The intervals between doses are 5 hours apart, which is appropriate within the medication's guidelines.

B) 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.

This schedule is problematic as it suggests taking the second tablet only two hours after the first, which does not comply with the instructions to take the medication every 4 to 6 hours.

C) 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.

This option includes a 4-hour gap between the second and third doses, but the first dose at 9 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. are too close together at only 4 hours apart. Additionally, the final dose at 9 p.m. exceeds the maximum of 3 tablets in 12 hours.

D) 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m.

This option suggests taking a tablet every 2 hours, which does not adhere to the requirement of every 4 to 6 hours. It would result in a total of 5 tablets taken, exceeding the allowed limit of 3 tablets in 12 hours.

Conclusion

The correct dosing schedule of 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. is consistent with the medication label's instructions for a safe and effective regimen. All other options fail to meet the critical criteria of the dosing frequency or the maximum number of tablets permissible within the specified time frame.