A patient is given furosemide 40 mg orally at 0900. The duration of action for this drug is approximately 6 hours after oral administration. At which time in military hours should the nurse no longer expect to see the effects of this drug?
1) 0930
2) 1000
3) 1100
4) 1500
ANS: 4
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