the nurse is considering principles of both t...
the nurse is considering principles of both therapeutic drug monitoring and the beers criteria for an older adult prescribed phenytoin. which action best describes application of these principles?\ndetermine the medication is inappropriate for treatment.\ncorrelate the dosage administered to the level of medicine in the body.\nverify the patient has reduced signs and symptoms of illness.\nutilize physical assessment data to a determine safe level of medication.
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# Brief Explanations:
Therapeutic drug monitoring involves correlating drug dosage with the amount of the drug in the body. The Beers Criteria helps in determining appropriate medications for the elderly. Correlating dosage to medicine - level in the body combines both concepts as it ensures proper dosing (therapeutic drug monitoring) and appropriate use considering the elderly population (Beers Criteria).
# Answer:
Correlate the dosage administered to the level of medicine in the body.