Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A client is receiving intravenous vancomycin, and the nurse plans to draw blood for a peak and trough to determine the serum level of the drug. Which collection times would provide the best determination of these levels?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Vancomycin peak levels are drawn 1 hour post-infusion, and trough levels 1 hour pre-dose (A) for accurate therapeutic monitoring. Two-hour intervals (B) miss peak/trough. Mid-infusion (C) is too early for peak. Immediate post-dose (D) underestimates peak.