Drug Toxicities Flashcards
1
Q
what is lithium used for
A
- anti-mania
2
Q
what is the therapeutic lvl of lithium? toxic?
A
- therapeutic: 0.6-1.2
- toxic: greater than or equal to 2
3
Q
what is lanoxin/digoxin used for
A
- a fib
- CHF
4
Q
what is the toxic vs therapeutic lvl of digoxin/lanoxin
A
- therapeutic: 1-2
- toxic: greater than or equal to 2
5
Q
what is theophylline used for
A
- airway anti-spasmadic
6
Q
what is the therapeutic vs toxic lvl of theophylline
A
- therapeutic: 10-20
- toxic: greater than or equal to 20
7
Q
what is dilantin/phenytoin used for
A
- seizures
8
Q
what is the therapeutic vs toxic lvl of dilantin/phenytoin
A
therapeutic: 10-20
toxic: equal to or greater than 20
9
Q
what is a normal bilirubin in NB
A
less than or equal to 9.9
10
Q
what is considered elevated bilirubin in NB
A
10-20
11
Q
what is considered a toxic lvl of bilirubin in NB
A
great than or equal to 20
12
Q
when does kernicterus occur
A
- occurs when bilirubin passes the blood-brain barrier, which occurs when bilirubin ~20
13
Q
what is kernicterus
A
brain dysfunction or damage
14
Q
what is Opisthotonus
A
- position baby assumes when BR is in the brain = hyper extension
15
Q
when a baby is experiencing Opisthotonus, what position do you put them in
A
- on their side
