Co-trimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) has a half-life of 8 to 12 hours. Based on this information, the nurse decides to administer the drug at which time(s) each day?
a. 9:00 AM
b. 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
c. 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
d. 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 12:00 AM
ANS: B
Sulfonamides, like co-trimoxazole, are scheduled bid.
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