Phenytoin Requires That a Trough Level Be Drawn

question 4

Multiple Choice

Phenytoin requires that a trough level be drawn. Peak and trough levels are done:

• A) When the drug has a wide therapeutic range
• B) When the drug will be administered for a short time only
• C) When there is a high correlation between the dose and saturation of receptor sites
• D) To determine if a drug is in the therapeutic range

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