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Phlebotomy Exam Prep 37, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring — Peak vs Trough
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- Jun 3, 2026
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical difference between trough (lowest drug concentration) and peak (highest drug concentration) levels. - Why precise timing is the most tested concept for therapeutic drug monitoring on the Phlebotomy exam. - How to correctly time a trough draw, which is always immediately before the next scheduled dose. - How to correctly time a peak draw for IV medications like vancomycin, which is 1-2 hours after the infusion is complete. - A simple mnemonic to remember the difference: "Trough is low, just before the go. Peak is high, after it's all inside." For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep