A 69-year-old woman has been diagnosed with angina pectoris, and her primary care provider has prescribed nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia). After administering a dose of the drug at 08:00, the nurse should anticipate maximum effect at what time?
A) Between 08:30 and 09:00
B) 09:00 to 10:00
C) Between 12:00 and 14:00
D) 11:30 to 12:30
B
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Except for sustained release forms, nifedipine reaches peak plasma levels within 1 to 2 hours.
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