data interp

Question 1

desirable lithium levels

Answer 1

0.4-1mmol/l
0.6-1 in bipolar

Question 2

what to do if lithium is above 1 but not >2 (toxic)

Answer 2

stop lithium and refer to hospital for monitoring as signs ans symptoms usually occur after >1.5

Question 3

what to do if pre-dose gentamicin is elevated?

Answer 3

increase the interval between doses to help with clearance

Question 4

what to do if peak level of gentamicin is too high?

Answer 4

reduce dose
interval same if pre-dose is ok

Question 5

dosing increment increase for levothyroxine

Answer 5

25micrograms
repeat TSH in 4 weeks

Question 6

in statins, what level does the LFT need to be in order for drug to be discontinued

Answer 6

3x upper range

Question 7

most appropriate tx for hypoglycemia in an unresponsive pt

Answer 7

150-200ml 10% glucose IV

Question 8

when is glucagon not as effective in tx of hypoglycemia

Answer 8

when on a sulfonlyurea
alcohol intox

Question 9

loading dose aminophylline

Answer 9

5mg/kg