A patient has an order in the chart that reads,"Take two tablets by mouth today; then take one tablet by mouth daily for the next 4 days." Select the term that represents the part of the order that reads,"Take two tablets by mouth today."

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A loading dose is usually an initial higher dose of drug, often administered IV, to rapidly attain the therapeutic drug level and drug effects. Loading doses are usually followed by maintenance doses that are smaller and calculated to maintain the drug level within the therapeutic range.

A Patient Has an Order in the Chart That Reads,"Take