A patient is prescribed to receive memantine extended release (XR) 14 mg orally once daily. You have on hand memantine XR 7-mg capsule and memantine 28-mg capsule. What is the best way to ensure the patient gets a 14-mg dose?
A) Give the patient two 7-mg capsules every day.
B) Give the patient one 28-mg capsule every other day.
C) Cut the 28-mg capsule in half and give the patient one of the halves.
D) Open a 28-mg capsule, empty it into a drug cup, divide the contents in half, and give one half to the patient.
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