A specimen collected for trough-level therapeutic drug monitoring must be drawn: (Choose all that apply.)A) right after the peak level occurs.B) just before the next dose is given.C) during the administration of medication.D) at its lowest serum concentration.

What will be an ideal response?


B, D
A specimen collected for a trough-level TDM must be drawn at its lowest serum concentration, which is just before the next dose is given.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Nasopharyngeal culture collection may be used to diagnose:

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Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure

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