A client is prescribed a medication that takes several doses to achieve a therapeutic level; however, the effects of the medication are needed immediately
Which of the following can the nurse anticipate to implement in order to achieve this desired effect?
1. Administer the medication intravenously.
2. Administer the medication at hour of sleep.
3. Administer the medication before breakfast.
4. Administer a loading dose of the medication.
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When it is necessary or desired to reach a therapeutic level of a medication more quickly, a loading dose may be prescribed. Intravenous administration will not help to achieve a therapeutic level more quickly. Administering the medication at hour of sleep or before breakfast will not help achieve a therapeutic level more quickly.
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