The client has been ordered treatment with oral Zovirax at 9:00 AM. The nurse should expect the client's serum level of the medication to peak at which time?
a. 10:45 AM
b. 12:30 PM
c. 9:30 AM
d. 2:00 PM
ANS: A
Oral Zovirax peaks in 1.5-2 hours.
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