The order is as follows: Zithromax 250 mg po bid. The label reads as follows: Zithromax 500 mg/tablet. How many times a day will this patient get this medication?
Question
The order is as follows: Zithromax 250 mg po bid. The label reads as follows: Zithromax 500 mg/tablet. How many times a day will this patient get this medication?
Solution
The patient will receive this medication twice a day. The term "bid" in the prescription stands for "bis in die" which is Latin for "twice a day".
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