A client's medication warrants peak and trough levels to be drawn. The nurse is aware that if the peak level of the drug is too high, what could occur?
a. Mild side effects
b. Inadequate drug action
c. Slow onset of drug action
d. Drug toxicity
ANS: D
High peak levels may indicate that the medication is above the toxic level.
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