The nurse is providing care for a patient who is taking dutasteride (Avodart) for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The patient's prescription reads, "Take 1 capsule daily by mouth." Thirty pills have been dispensed and the prescription allows for five refills. The nurse anticipates seeing the patient again in:

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Since there are 30 pills and the prescription allows for 5 refills, this means the prescription will last for a total of 6 months (30 pills x 6 months = 180 pills). Therefore, the nurse can anticipate seeing the patient again in 6 months.

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