Aminoglycosides are used for broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and have a narrow therapeutic range. The highest therapeutic blood range is determined at which level?
1. The peak of the blood level.
2. The trough of the blood level.
3. The weight of the blood level.
4. The dilution of the blood level.
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The peak is the highest range of the blood level when giving scheduled antibiotics.
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