The Prescriber Orders an IV Antibiotic Every 8 Hours

Short Answer

The prescriber orders an IV antibiotic every 8 hours.The nurse administers the medication at 0900.The medication's onset of action is 5 minutes,peak action is 30 minutes,and duration is 6 to 24 hours.An order for peak and trough levels is written.The nurse will have the peak level drawn at _________.