How would the nurse best describe the half life of a drug?
a. It is the time it takes for one half of the original available drug to be removed.
b. It is the time it takes for the drug to reach half way to the peak level.
c. It is the time it would take for a 50 mg tablet to be at 25 mgs remaining.
d. It is the time it takes for the drug to be eliminated and non-effective.
Answer: a. It is the time it takes for one half of the original available drug to be removed.
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