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

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Adding another highly protein-bound drug will displace the first drug from protein-binding sites and release more free drug,increasing the drug's effects.This does not alter the therapeutic range,which is the serum level between drug effectiveness and toxicity.

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