This is used when immediate drug response is desired. Large initial dose of drug is given to achieve a rapid minimum effective concentration in the plasma.

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Chapter7: Safe Medication Administration
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This is used when immediate drug response is desired. Large initial dose of drug is given to achieve a rapid minimum effective concentration in the plasma.

  1. Peak dose
  2. Low dose
  3. Loading dose
  4. Trough dose
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