Toxic Drug Levels Flashcards
1
Q
lithium = toxic
A
Therapeutic range: 0.6-1.4
1.5+ = TOXIC
Bipolar and mental health disorders (schizoaffective disorder)
Top signs leading to toxicity: extreme thirst
Excessive urination
Vomiting/diarrhea
1
Q
Digoxin = toxic
A
Therapeutic range: 0.5-2.0
2.0+ = TOXIC
Top signs of toxicity
Nausea and vomiting
Vision changes “difficulty reading”
2
Q
Theophylline
A
10-20 = therpautic range
20+ = Toxic
3
Q
Phenytoin
A
10-20 = therapeutic range
20 + = Toxic
(brand: dilantin)
4
Q
Kidney Killers
A
Creatine Over 1.3 = dead kidney
CT constrast
Antibiotics: vancomycin and gentamicin
5
Q
Highest risk for drug toxicity
A
Decreased renal function
Older Age
6
Q
Acetaminophen
A
10-30 therpautic range
After 4hrs: > 150 = toxic
After 12hrs: >50 = toxic
