A Patient Is Prescribed Diltiazem Tablets,which Have an Onset of 30

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Short Answer

A patient is prescribed diltiazem tablets,which have an onset of 30 minutes,a peak of 2 to 3 hours,and a duration of 6 to 8 hours.The nurse anticipates that the medication will be prescribed ____________ per day.

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Definitions:

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