A kidney that does not work properly fails to eliminate drugs as expected, and the drugs accumulate in the body with each dose; therefore, the patient must be watched closely for drug ______________whenever there is suspected problems with the kidneys.

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When the kidneys fail to eliminate drugs as expected, the drugs can accumulate in the body with each dose, leading to drug toxicity. Therefore, the patient must be watched closely for signs of drug overdose or toxicity. The other options may also be relevant in certain situations, but they do not specifically address the issue of drug accumulation and toxicity in patients with kidney problems.

A Kidney That Does Not Work Properly Fails to Eliminate