The client is receiving frequent daily drug dosing of a drug that has a long duration of action. What should the nurse expect to be the result of this administration?
a. Drug accumulation and possible drug toxicity
b. Increased drug excretion
c. Enhanced therapeutic response
d. Increased drug half-life
ANS: A
When the drug level exceeds the therapeutic range, toxic effects are likely to occur from overdosing or drug accumulation. Medications with a long half-life and frequent dosing may build up in the system or accumulate and lead to toxic effects.
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