Practice Question
Which of the following is the goal of monitoring peak and trough levels during antibacterial therapy?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Keep the serum drug level within the therapeutic margin
Rationale:
Monitoring peak and trough ensures the drug remains effective while avoiding toxicity. Peaks assess for high levels, and troughs ensure minimum levels are adequate. This is essential for drugs with a narrow therapeutic range like vancomycin or aminoglycosides.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4