HSC 201 Pharmacology Exit HESI

Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic Narrow therapeutic index The nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives a medication that has which characteristic?  Low bioavailability  Rapid onset of action  Short half life  Narrow therapeutic index.  Rationale: A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has a high risk for toxicity because there is a narrow range between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose. Nurse is conducting DC teaching about anti-anxiety drug diazepam (valium) Evaluate the ingredients of all over-the-counter drugs for alcohol content Nursing instruction most important for patient on Zyloprim Increase fluid intake Client getting Tofranil (Imipramine)