A nurse is administering gentamicin (Garamycin) intravenously to a client. The drug is due to be administered at 2100. The nurse should anticipate that the peak level will be drawn at which time?
a. 2030
b. 2100
c. 2145
d. 2330
ANS: C
This is the time that an intravenous dosage of Garamycin would reach its peak level.
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