A patient receiving intravenous gentamicin has a toxic serum drug level. The prescriber confirms that the dosing is correct. Which possible cause of this situation will the provider explore?
A) Whether a loading dose was administered
B) If the drug was completely dissolved in the IV solution
C) Whether patient is taking a medication that binds to serum albumin
D) If the ordered dose frequency is longer than the gentamicin half-life
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