The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart prior to administering gentamycin (Garamycin)and notes that the last serum peak drug level was 9 mcg/mL and the last trough level was 2 mcg/mL.What action will the nurse take?

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Gentamycin peak values should be 5 to 8 mcg/mL,and trough levels should be 0.5 to 2 mcg/mL.Peak levels give information about whether or not a drug is at toxic levels,while trough levels indicate whether a therapeutic level is maintained.This drug is at a toxic level,and the next dose should not be given.

The Nurse Is Reviewing a Patient's Chart Prior to Administering