When might a patient's medication schedule need to be adjusted?
A. when the patient requests that medications be given earlier than usual
B. when a medication must be taken at a specific time relative to meals (before or after)
C. when the patient is asleep when one of the doses is scheduled for administration
D. medication schedules should never be adjusted
Answer: B
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