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Pharmacology
Therapeutic Index
DEFINITION
The ratio between a drug's toxic dose and its effective dose. A narrow therapeutic index means small dose changes can cause toxicity.
CLINICAL USE
Because digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index, the nurse monitors serum drug levels and assesses for signs of toxicity such as nausea and visual changes.