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Pharmacokinetics ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that has a narrow therapeutic index. What action should the nurse take?
Administering the medication as prescribed could result in toxicity if the client’s drug levels are not within the therapeutic range.
A medication with a narrow therapeutic index has a small margin of safety between its therapeutic and toxic doses. The nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider to ensure that the client’s drug levels are within the therapeutic range and to avoid potential toxicity.
Administering half the dose of the medication is not appropriate without consulting the provider and monitoring the client’s drug levels.
Administering the medication with food or milk may affect its absorption but does not prevent potential toxicity.
A medication with a narrow therapeutic index has a small margin of safety between its therapeutic and toxic doses. The nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider to ensure that the client’s drug levels are within the therapeutic range and to avoid potential toxicity.
a. Administering the medication as prescribed could result in toxicity if the client’s drug levels are not within the therapeutic range.
c. Administering half the dose of the medication is not appropriate without consulting the provider and monitoring the client’s drug levels.
d. Administering the medication with food or milk may affect its absorption but does not prevent potential toxicity.