An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug is excreted by the kidneys. When giving the me-dication, the nurse will assess the infant for:
a. decreased effectiveness of the drug.
b. shorter period of the drug's effects.
c. signs of drug toxicity.
d. unusual CNS effects.
C
Renal drug excretion is lower in infants, so drugs that are eliminated primarily by renal excretion should be given in reduced doses or at longer intervals. Drugs with a narrow therapeutic range should be monitored closely for toxicity. This drug likely will have intensified effects and be present for a longer time. Nothing indicates that unusual CNS effects will occur because of this alteration in excretion.
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