Activated charcoal is most effective when administered within what time frame following drug ingestion?
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Correct answer: Within the first hour
The efficacy of activated charcoal decreases significantly as time passes since ingestion. It is most effective when given within the first hour to adsorb the drug before it is absorbed into the systemic circulation.
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