After the fourth dose of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) IV, the nurse plans to draw blood samples to determine peak and trough levels. When are the best times to draw these samples?
A) 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the next dose.
B) One hour before and one hour after the next dose.
C) 5 minutes before and 30 minutes after the next dose.
D) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the next dose.
Ans: C) 5 minutes before and 30 minutes after the next dose.
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