A Patient Has Been Taking a Drug That Has a Protein-Binding

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking a drug that has a protein-binding effect of 75%.The provider adds a new medication that has a protein-binding effect of 90%.The nurse will expect

• A) decreased drug effects of the first drug.
• B) decreased therapeutic range of the first drug.
• C) increased drug effects of the first drug.
• D) increased therapeutic range of the first drug.

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Definitions:

Oral Needs

Psychological or physical requirements for satisfaction received through the mouth, such as eating, drinking, or the need for verbal expression.

Variety Of Reasons

An expression used to indicate that there are multiple and possibly diverse explanations or causes for something.

Positive Consequences

Favorable outcomes or benefits that result from actions or behaviors, often serving as reinforcements that increase the likelihood of those behaviors recurring.

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable or harmful outcomes resulting from actions or conditions.