A Client Admitted to the Hospital Tells the Nurse They

A client admitted to the hospital tells the nurse they are very nervous about getting all their medications while they are in the hospital because their healthcare provider has them on a very "strict" schedule. The nurse understands that which of the following describes the principles about how medication dosing schedules are determined? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) The physical and biological characteristics of a drug may determine dosing schedule.
B) Specific times may improve effectiveness and decrease risk of adverse effects.
C) Some drugs must be taken a certain time prior to an event or immediately after an event.
D) Dosing may be set for the convenience of patient and nurse.
E) Hospitals have routine dosing intervals so that all patients receive medications at the same time each day.