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The medication order reads "Ibuprofen 600 mg PO tid." The bottle is labeled "Ibuprofen 200 mg/tab." How many tablets should the nurse administer?

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 6
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Desired dose over available dose times the unit. The unit is what the available dose is contained in.