A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of gentamicin to a patient who is receiving the drug 3 times daily. The nurse will monitor ____ levels
a. peak
b. peak and trough
c. serum drug
d. trough
B
When divided doses of aminoglycosides are given, it is important to measure both peak and trough levels of the drug, because it is more difficult to achieve therapeutic peaks in lower doses without causing toxicity. Trough levels are drawn when single-dosing regimens are used, because high peak levels are guaranteed.
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1) Droplet transmission 2) Airborne transmission 3) Direct contact 4) Indirect contact
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