To Monitor the Peak Efficacy After Providing Oral Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)

Multiple Choice

To monitor the peak efficacy after providing oral Dilaudid (hydromorphone) Immediate Release for a patient reporting pain ranked 6 out of 10 on a numeric pain scale. The patient should report some relief in pain at the peak action of the drug. Which of the following reflects the peak action of Dilaudid Immediate Release?

A) 15-30min
B) 30-90 min
C) 1-2 hr
D) Over 2 hr