Drug Toxicity

Question 1

Lithium Therapeutic and Toxic level?

Answer 1

Therapeutic = 0.6 - 1.2

Toxic level = greater than or equal to 2

Question 2

Linoxin / Digoxin Therapeutic and Toxic level?

Answer 2

Therapeutic = 1-2
Toxic = greater than or equal to 2
If given the answer 2 pick it for toxic - it can go either way.

Question 3

Aminophylline - bronchodialtor therapeutic and Toxic level?

Answer 3

Therapeutic = 10-20

Toxic level = > 20

Question 4

Dilantin therapeutic and Toxic level?

Answer 4

Toxic level = > 20

Question 5

Bilirubin - newborn therapeutic and Toxic level?

Answer 5

Therapeutic = 8
Elevated = 10-20
Toxic level = > 20

Question 6

What is a common sign of Pathologic Jaundice

Answer 6

Arching Neck extension

Any hint of extension is ominous in jaundice child

Question 7

Define Kernicterus

Answer 7

Kernicterus is a very rare type of brain damage that occurs in a newborn with severe jaundice. It happens when a substance in the blood, called bilirubin, builds up to very high levels and spreads into the brain tissues. This causes permanent brain damage. Bilirubin in cerebral spinal fluid = meningitis or encephilities.

Question 8

Define Opisthotonos

Answer 8

Spasm of the muscles causing backward arching of the head, neck, and spine, as in severe tetanus, some kinds of meningitis, and strychnine poisoning.