A patient needs to have a specimen collected for peak-level therapeutic drug monitoring. What circumstances must be followed for a correct blood draw? (Choose all that apply.)A) The specimen should be collected shortly after the medication is given.B) The specimen should be collected just before the next dose is given.C) The specimen should be collected at its highest serum concentration.D) The specimen should be collected at its lowest serum concentration.
What will be an ideal response?
A, C
A specimen collected for a peak-level TDM must be drawn at its highest serum concentration, which is usually shortly after the medication has been given.
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