Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the correct therapeutic range for lithium?
When should you take that sample?
A
Range = 0.4 to 1.0 mmol/l
Take 12 hrs post-dose
2
Q
When do you test the therapeutic dose for digoxin?
A
At least 6 hours post-dose
3
Q
Phenytoin
A
Phenytoin levels do not need to be monitored routinely but trough levels, immediately before dose should be checked if:
* adjustment of phenytoin dose
* suspected toxicity
* detection of non-adherence to the prescribed medication
4
Q
Therapeutic drug monitoring: cliclosporin
A
Trough levels immediately before
5
Q
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