The physician ordered a medication for a patient to be given in four doses at 8-hour intervals. The first dose was given at 2:30 p.m on July 17. At what date and time will the last dose be administered?
A. July 18 at 0230
B. July 18 at 1430
C. July 19 at 0230
D. July 18 at 2230
Answer: B
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