Hospital guidelines provide an automatic stop time for some drug classifications. Select the drug classification that would most likely have a 10-day automatic stop time.
A) Narcotic
B) Anticoagulant
C) Antibiotic
D) Antihypertensive

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Narcotic medication orders are usually valid for 48 to 72 hours. Anticoagulants are usually valid for long-term use with the dosage adjusted based on laboratory blood values. Antibiotics are usually valid for 10 days. Antihypertensives are usually valid for long-term use depending on their effectiveness and the patient's therapeutic response.

Hospital Guidelines Provide an Automatic Stop Time for Some Drug