The nurse administers prednisone orally at 8 AM. When would the nurse expect the drug to reach peak effect?
A) 9 to 10 AM
B) 12 to 1 PM
C) 8:30 to 9:00 AM
D) 4 to 6 PM
A
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Prednisone's peak effect occurs 1 to 2 hours after administering the drug. If given at 8 AM, the expected peak would occur between 9 and 10 AM.
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