Chp 8

Question 1

The most important example of an altered drug effect occurring in response to electrolyte imbalance involves?

Answer 1

Digoxin and Potassium

Question 2

What is the therapeutic level of Digoxin?

Answer 2

0.8-2

Question 3

A Digoxin level over 2 means?

Answer 3

Dig toxicity

Question 4

Decreased responsiveness to a drug as a result of repeated drug administration is called?

Answer 4

tolerance

Question 5

The type of tolerance associated with long term administration of drugs such as morphine and heroin is called?

Answer 5

Tachyphalaxis

Question 6

What is defined as the component of a drug response that is caused by psychologic factors and not by the biochemical or physiologic properties of the drug?

Answer 6

Placebo

Question 7

What is normal K+ level?

Answer 7

3.0-5.0

Question 8

What lab test is important for the elderly?

Answer 8

Albumin

Question 9

Low protein can cause?

Answer 9

Hypotension

Question 10

What do we need to do with patients with Kidney and liver disease?

Answer 10

Decrease dosage