Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
What is the range for lithium and when should the dose be taken?
A
0.4-14 mmol/l
Taken 12 hours post-dose.
2
Q
When should bloods be taken for ciclosporin when checking the therapeutic range?
A
Trough levels immediately before dose.
3
Q
When should bloods be taken for digoxin when checking the therapeutic range?
A
6 hours post dose
4
Q
When should bloods be taken for phenytoin when checking the therapeutic range?
A
Trough levels should be checked before the dose is given if:
- Adjustement of phenytoin dose
- Suspected toxicity
- Detection of non-adherence to the prescribed medication.
