The patient is NPO prior to having a colonoscopy. The patient is to take a daily blood pressure pill prior to the procedure. Until when may water be given prior to the procedure?

The patient is NPO prior to having a colonoscopy. The patient is to take a daily blood pressure pill prior to the procedure. Until when may water be given prior to the procedure?


a) Up to 2 hours before surgery

b) Up to 8 hours before surgery

c) Up to 4 hours before surgery

d) Up to 6 hours before surgery



Answer: Up to 2 hours before surgery


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