Question

The nurse is monitoring the therapeutic drug level for a patient on vancomycin (Vancocin) and notes that the level is within the accepted range. What does this indicate to the nurse? Select all that apply.

1. The drug should cause no toxicities or adverse effects.
2. The drug level is appropriate to exert therapeutic effects.
3. The dose will not need to be changed for the duration of treatment.
4. The nurse will need to continue monitoring because each patient response to a drug is unique.
5. This drug will effectively treat the patient's condition

Answer 1

The drug level is appropriate to exert therapeutic effects.

The nurse will need to continue monitoring because each patient response to a drug is unique.

This drug will effectively treat the patient's condition.

Step-by-step explanation:

It cannot be assumed that a drug within the accepted range will not cause toxicities or adverse effects.

A therapeutic drug level within the accepted range indicates that the drug is present in the appropriate concentration to exert therapeutic effects.

The dose may still need to be changed depending on the patient's response or any changes in condition.

It is important to continue monitoring the patient's response to the drug as individual responses can vary.

A therapeutic drug level within the accepted range indicates that the drug is likely to be effective in treating the patient's condition.