Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what it means by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
"To reduce pain, take two tablets（药片）with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief（缓解痛苦）take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount（量）. For children under six years old, ask your doctor's advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.
How many tablets should a man normally take in 24 hours?（ ）
- A.Half a tablet
- B.One tablet
- C.Two tablets
- D.Four tablets
正确答案及解析
正确答案
解析
根据第二段，一个成人白天16小时服用2 tablets，晚上8小时服用2 tablets，故一个成人一天24小时服用2+2=4 tablets，故答案选D。
