What time will the trough blood level need to be drawn if the nurse administers the intravenous medication dose at 9:00 AM?
A) 6:30 AM
B) 8:30 AM
C) 9:30 AM
D) 11:30 AM

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Trough levels are typically drawn 30 minutes before the next dose of medication is due to ensure that the drug concentration in the blood is at its lowest point. If the medication is administered at 9:00 AM, the trough level should be drawn at 8:30 AM, just before the next dose.

What Time Will the Trough Blood Level Need to Be