Therapeutic Medication Levels

Question 1

Digoxin

Answer 1

0. 8-2mcg/L

toxicity: visual disturbances

Question 2

lithium

Answer 2

0. 8-1.2 mmol/L

- used for therapeutic range to achieve desired results

Question 3

theophylline

Answer 3

10-20 mcg/mL
trough range is taken (levels before next dose, can adjust before dose if given)
-used in adults for bronchdialation
-used in neonates for sleep apnea
toxicity: signs of caffeine over dose - jittery, etc

Question 4

phenytoin

Answer 4

10-20 mg/L

-given to decrease seizure activity.