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?

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The nurse should no longer see the effects of furosemide at around 1500 hours (3:00 p.m.).The effects of oral furosemide should be seen 30 to 60 minutes after administration,which is 0900 (9:30 a.m.in this case).Peak effect (diuresis)should occur in 1 to 2 hours,which is 1000 hours (10:00 a.m.)to 1100 (11:00 a.m.)in the scenario.

A Patient Is Given Furosemide 40 Mg Orally at 0900