A client has been prescribed a medication that also has a sedative effect. What time of the day is best for the client to take the medication?
A) Before breakfast
B) Before lunch
C) Early morning
D) Early evening
D
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Medications with sedatives and side effects are administered early in the evening. Antidepressants are usually given in the morning. Certain medications are taken on an empty stomach for easy absorption, whereas others, such as insulin, may be taken with meals.
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