When planning care for a patient receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy, the nurse schedules a peak drug level to be drawn:
1. 10 minutes before the administration of the intravenous antibiotic.
2. 30 minutes after beginning the administration of the intravenous antibiotic.
3. 90 minutes after completion of the intravenous antibiotic infusion.
4. 120 minutes after the intravenous antibiotic is scheduled to be administered.
Correct Answer: 3
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