The nurse reads that the half-life of the medication being administered is 12 hours. Which interpretation should guide the nurse's care of this patient?
A. The medication will not work for the first 12 hours.
B. This medication will be 50% eliminated in 12 hours .
C. The patient will require two doses of the medication before there is an effect.
D. The medication will be administered every 6 hours to maintain consistent blood levels.
Answer: B. This medication will be 50% eliminated in 12 hours .
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