Indomethacin (Indocin) is highly protein bound and is ordered as a new medication for the client. The client is taking another medication that is moderately protein bound
Upon administration of both medications, the nurse should be most concerned with:
a. indomethacin toxicity.
b. indomethacin levels below the therapeutic level.
c. an increase in medication side effects.
d. toxic levels of the first drug.
ANS: D
The indomethacin would replace the first drug, allowing more of the first medication free for active drug levels.
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