A Patient Receiving IV Vancomycin Has Orders for "Vancomycin Trough

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving IV vancomycin has orders for "vancomycin trough levels." The patient's next dose of vancomycin is due at 1000.Based on this information, the nurse should plan for the specimen to be drawn at:

• A)0800, or at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled dose
• B)0930, or immediately prior to beginning the scheduled 1000 dose
• C)1000, as infusion of the next dose has started
• D)1100, when the infusion is completed

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