The patient is to receive phenytoin (Dilantin) at 0900. When will be the ideal time for the nurse to schedule a trough level?
A) 0800
B) 0830
C) 0900
D) 0930

Name: The patient is to receive phenytoin (Dilantin) at 0900. When will be the ideal time for the nurse to schedule a trough level? A) 0800 B) 0830 C) 0900 D) 0930
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Trough levels are generally drawn 30 minutes before the drug is administered. If the medication is administered at 0900, the trough should be drawn at 0830.

The Patient Is to Receive Phenytoin (Dilantin) at 0900