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What does the bioavailability formula represent?

  • The percentage of drug that binds to serum albumin
  • The rate at which a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream
  • The fraction of an administered dose of unchanged drug that reaches the systemic circulation (correct)
  • The volume in which the drug is distributed throughout the body

    • What do the correction formulas for calcium and phenytoin levels allow us to determine?

  • The bioavailability of the drug
  • The concentration of the drug if albumin was normal (correct)
  • The rate of drug distribution in the bloodstream
  • The total level of the drug in the body

    • What is the significance of obtaining a 'free' phenytoin level or ionized calcium level in patients with low serum albumin?

  • It measures the total level of the drug in the body
  • It indicates the bioavailability of the drug
  • It reflects the rate at which the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream
  • It measures the unbound portion of the drug, requiring no adjustment for hypoalbuminemia (correct)

    • What does the volume of distribution (Vd) formula represent?

    <p>The volume in which the drug is distributed throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug absorption, what does bioavailability reflect?

    <p>The extent and rate at which the drug reaches the systemic circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a patient with low serum albumin having more of the unbound (active) compound in the serum?

    <p>They can experience therapeutic or adverse effects at what appears to be a normal or subtherapeutic drug level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the peak level in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>The highest concentration the drug will reach in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it preferred to extend the dosing interval for aminoglycosides?

    <p>It maximizes the killing ability of the antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does therapeutic drug monitoring aim to optimize?

    <p>Drug therapy efficacy and reducing toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adjusting a dosing regimen, what generally affects the trough level?

    <p>Changing the interval/frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur if drug levels are too high in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>Toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is adjustment of the dosing regimen needed in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>To prevent either toxicity or inadequate treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of tetracycline, given a clearance of 7.014 L/hr and a volume of distribution of 105 L?

    <p>10.4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many half-lives does it take to reach steady state for a drug?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elimination rate constant (ke) used for in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Predicting drug concentrations over time after a dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of Drug A, if the concentration decreases by half in 2 hours?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After 10 hours, 50% of a drug with a half-life of 5 hours remains. How much of the drug initially was present?

    <p>100 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For oral digoxin, how long does it take to reach steady state?

    <p>Approximately 14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the corrected calcium level for a patient with a serum calcium of 8.5 mg/dL and an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL?

    <p>9.02 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the corrected phenytoin level for a patient with a total phenytoin measured of 15 mcg/mL and an albumin level of 3.5 g/dL?

    <p>15.7 mcg/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of distribution (Vd) for gentamicin in a patient if the amount of drug in the body is 800 mg and the concentration of drug in plasma is 4 mcg/mL?

    <p>200 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about metabolism is true?

    <p>Cytochrome P450 enzymes mainly metabolize drugs through oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is NOT involved in drug excretion?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can renal excretion of a drug be increased?

    <p>By increasing the acidity of the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate drug clearance for extravascular administration?

    <p>$F \times Dose = Cl \times AUC$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the elimination rate constant (ke) measure?

    <p>The fraction of the drug eliminated per unit of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of kinetics involve a constant percent of drug removed per unit of time?

    <p>First order kinetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculation for drug clearance (Cl)?

    <p>$Cl = Rate hinspace of hinspace Elimination hinspace (Re) / Concentration$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics and serum concentration?

    <p>Doubling the dose can more than double the serum concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the dose of phenytoin and the metabolism according to the text?

    <p>Doubling the dose led to saturated metabolism and a dramatic increase in the steady-state level of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bioavailability formula is calculated as: $F = \frac{AUC_{oral}}{AUC_{IV}}

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The volume of distribution (Vd) formula is: $Vd = \frac{Dose}{C_{0}}

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The correction formulas allow us to determine the concentration of a highly protein bound drug if albumin was low.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unbound form of the drug is responsible for the therapeutic effect and can be differentiated by drug assays.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapeutic drug monitoring aims to optimize drug therapy by enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with underdosing or drug accumulation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When adjusting a dosing regimen, changing the dose generally affects the trough level, and changing the interval/frequency generally affects the peak.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For aminoglycosides, it is usually preferred to decrease the dosing interval (i.e., give the dose more often) instead of increasing the dose, because it maximizes the killing ability of the antibiotic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trough level is the highest concentration the drug will reach in the blood, and is drawn just before the next dose (or some short time before the dose is due).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clearance measures the rate of drug removal from the plasma over a specific time and volume.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula for calculating clearance for extravascular administration is: $F imes Dose = Cl imes AUC$, where F is bioavailability and Dose is the administered dose.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    First order kinetics describe a constant percent of drug removed per unit of time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drugs like phenytoin, theophylline, and voriconazole exhibit Michaelis-Menten kinetics.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics can more than double the serum concentration, making proportion-based dosing adjustments appropriate.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elimination rate constant (ke) is calculated using the equation: $ke = Cl / Vd$.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ke of a drug with $Vd = 50$ liters and $Cl = 5,000$ mL/hour is 0.1.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the dose of phenytoin was doubled, the metabolism became saturated, leading to a dramatic increase in the steady-state level of the drug.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The increase in phenytoin level when the dose was doubled was likely due to the saturation of phenytoin metabolism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The patient experienced symptoms like slurred speech and fatigue when the phenytoin level increased after doubling the dose.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Half-life is the time required for a drug concentration to decrease by 25%.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The half-life of a drug is directly proportional to its elimination rate constant (ke).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It takes approximately 3 half-lives to reach steady state for a drug.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The half-life of tetracycline can be calculated using the formula $t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693 \times Vd}{Cl}$.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The half-life of Drug A is 1 hour, not 2 hours.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The half-life of Drug B is 3 hours, not 2 hours.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After 10 hours, 25% of a drug with a half-life of 5 hours remains, indicating 100 mg of the drug remains.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A loading dose is not necessary to achieve therapeutic drug concentrations more rapidly for drugs with long half-lives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For oral digoxin, steady state is reached in approximately 7 days, not 14 days.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equations for calculating loading doses are not based on the desired concentration, volume of distribution, and bioavailability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clearance (Cl) and volume of distribution (Vd) are not crucial for determining loading doses and reaching steady state in drug therapy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pharmacokinetic parameters, such as clearance (Cl) and volume of distribution (Vd), are not crucial for reaching steady state in drug therapy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The corrected calcium formula is Ca corrected (mg/dL) = calciumreported (serum) + [(4.0 - albumin) x (0.8)]

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The corrected phenytoin formula is Phenytoin corrected (mcg/mL) = Total phenytoin measured + (0.2 x albumin) + 0.1

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct answers for the scenario are C and E: Patient A's corrected phenytoin level is 27.5 $mcg/mL$, leading to increased unbound phenytoin and side effects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The volume of distribution (Vd) relates the amount of drug in the body to the drug concentration in plasma or serum.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vd is determined from the amount of drug in the body after the dose is given.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vd for gentamicin in a patient is calculated as 20 $L$ using the equation $Vd = amount of drug in body / concentration of drug in plasma$.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metabolism involves the conversion of a drug into metabolites to facilitate elimination from the body.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    First-pass metabolism occurs in the gut and liver, reducing the bioavailability of an orally administered drug.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzyme metabolism involves Phase I (oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis) and Phase II (conjugation) reactions, with Cytochrome P450 enzymes mainly metabolizing drugs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excretion is the irreversible removal of drugs from the body and can occur through the kidneys, liver, gut, lungs, and skin.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renal excretion can be increased by adjusting the acidity of the urine, and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux pumps play a role in drug absorption and excretion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of therapeutic drug monitoring in optimizing drug therapy.

    <p>Therapeutic drug monitoring optimizes drug therapy by enhancing efficacy (e.g., overcoming resistance) and reducing toxicity associated with overdosing or drug accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it usually preferred to extend the dosing interval for aminoglycosides instead of decreasing the dose?

    <p>Extending the dosing interval for aminoglycosides maximizes the killing ability of the antibiotic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between changing the dose and changing the interval/frequency in the context of adjusting a dosing regimen?

    <p>Changing the dose generally affects the peak level, and changing the interval/frequency generally affects the trough level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of having drug levels that are too high or too low in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>If drug levels are too high, toxicity can occur. If drug levels are too low, the patient's condition might not be adequately treated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bioavailability formula and how is it used in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The bioavailability formula is calculated as: $F = \frac{AUC_{oral}}{AUC_{IV}}$. It represents the fraction of an orally administered dose of drug that reaches the systemic circulation in a form unchanged from the original. This formula is used to compare the availability of different dosage forms of the same drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the calcium and phenytoin correction formulas allow us to determine, and why are they important in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>The calcium and phenytoin correction formulas allow us to determine the corrected levels of highly protein bound drugs in patients with abnormal serum albumin levels. These corrections are important because patients with low serum albumin may have more unbound (active) drug in their serum, leading to therapeutic or adverse effects at what appears to be a normal or subtherapeutic drug level. The correction formulas help account for the impact of hypoalbuminemia on drug levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of obtaining a 'free' phenytoin level or ionized calcium level in patients with low serum albumin?

    <p>Obtaining a 'free' phenytoin level or ionized calcium level is significant because these measures only quantify the unbound portion of the drug, eliminating the need for adjustment in the presence of hypoalbuminemia. This allows for a more accurate assessment of the active drug concentration in the serum, particularly in patients with low serum albumin levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hypoalbuminemia impact the distribution of highly protein bound drugs, and how can this impact be overcome in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>In hypoalbuminemia, a higher percentage of highly protein bound drugs will be in the unbound form, potentially leading to increased therapeutic or adverse effects despite normal or subtherapeutic total drug levels. This impact can be overcome by obtaining 'free' phenytoin levels or ionized calcium levels, which specifically measure the unbound portion of the drug, or by using correction formulas to determine what the concentration would be if albumin was normal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of the elimination rate constant (ke) in predicting drug concentrations over time after a dose.

    <p>The elimination rate constant (ke) is used to predict drug concentrations over time after a dose, and it is calculated using the equation: $ke = \frac{Cl}{Vd}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a drug's half-life and the time required to reach steady state?

    <p>The time required to reach steady state for a drug depends on its elimination half-life, and it takes approximately 5 half-lives to reach steady state for a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may a loading dose be necessary to achieve therapeutic drug concentrations more rapidly?

    <p>A loading dose may be necessary to achieve therapeutic drug concentrations more rapidly, especially for drugs with long half-lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the half-life of a drug related to its concentration decrease over time?

    <p>The half-life of a drug is the time required for the drug concentration to decrease by 50%, and it is directly related to the rate of drug elimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are crucial for determining loading doses and reaching steady state in drug therapy?

    <p>Pharmacokinetic parameters, such as clearance (Cl) and volume of distribution (Vd), are crucial for determining loading doses and reaching steady state in drug therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of tetracycline, given a clearance of 7.014 L/hr and a volume of distribution of 105 L?

    <p>The half-life of tetracycline can be calculated using the formula $t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693 \times Vd}{Cl}$, resulting in a half-life of 10.4 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many half-lives does it take to reach steady state for a drug?

    <p>It takes approximately 5 half-lives to reach steady state for a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the bioavailability formula in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The equations for calculating loading doses are based on the desired concentration, volume of distribution, and bioavailability, where bioavailability represents the fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is adjustment of the dosing regimen needed in therapeutic drug monitoring?

    <p>Adjustment of the dosing regimen is needed in therapeutic drug monitoring to optimize drug therapy by enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with underdosing or drug accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the corrected calcium level formula for a patient with a serum calcium of 8.5 mg/dL and an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL?

    <p>The corrected calcium formula is $Ca_{corrected} (mg/dL) = calcium_{reported} (serum) + [(4.0 - albumin) \times (0.8)]$, resulting in a corrected calcium level of 9.1 mg/dL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does therapeutic drug monitoring aim to optimize in drug therapy?

    <p>Therapeutic drug monitoring aims to optimize drug therapy by enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with underdosing or drug accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics and serum concentration?

    <p>Doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics can more than double the serum concentration, making proportion-based dosing adjustments appropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the corrected calcium formula and provide the corrected calcium level for a patient with a serum calcium of 8.5 mg/dL and an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL.

    <p>The corrected calcium formula is $Ca_{corrected} (mg/dL) = calcium_{reported} (serum) + [(4.0 - albumin) imes (0.8)]$. For a patient with a serum calcium of 8.5 mg/dL and an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL, the corrected calcium level is $8.5 + [(4.0 - 3.2) imes 0.8] = 9.3$ mg/dL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the corrected phenytoin formula and what is the corrected phenytoin level for a patient with a total phenytoin measured of 15 mcg/mL and an albumin level of 3.5 g/dL?

    <p>The corrected phenytoin formula is $Phenytoin_{corrected} (mcg/mL) = Total phenytoin measured + (0.2 imes albumin) + 0.1$. For a patient with a total phenytoin measured of 15 mcg/mL and an albumin level of 3.5 g/dL, the corrected phenytoin level is $15 + (0.2 imes 3.5) + 0.1 = 18.2$ mcg/mL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the volume of distribution (Vd) in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The volume of distribution (Vd) relates the amount of drug in the body to the drug concentration in plasma or serum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Vd calculated for a patient receiving gentamicin?

    <p>Vd for gentamicin in a patient is calculated as 20 L using the equation $Vd = amount of drug in body / concentration of drug in plasma$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the process of metabolism in pharmacokinetics.

    <p>Metabolism involves the conversion of a drug into metabolites to facilitate elimination from the body. Enzyme metabolism involves Phase I (oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis) and Phase II (conjugation) reactions, with Cytochrome P450 enzymes mainly metabolizing drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of first-pass metabolism in drug administration?

    <p>First-pass metabolism occurs in the gut and liver, reducing the bioavailability of an orally administered drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can renal excretion of a drug be increased?

    <p>Renal excretion can be increased by adjusting the acidity of the urine, and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux pumps play a role in drug absorption and excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of therapeutic drug monitoring and its aim.

    <p>Therapeutic drug monitoring aims to optimize drug therapy by enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with underdosing or drug accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for calculating the corrected calcium level?

    <p>The corrected calcium formula is $Ca_{corrected} (mg/dL) = calcium_{reported} (serum) + [(4.0 - albumin) imes (0.8)]$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for calculating the corrected phenytoin level?

    <p>The corrected phenytoin formula is $Phenytoin_{corrected} (mcg/mL) = Total phenytoin measured + (0.2 imes albumin) + 0.1$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of obtaining a 'free' phenytoin level or ionized calcium level in patients with low serum albumin?

    <p>In patients with low serum albumin, obtaining a 'free' phenytoin level or ionized calcium level is significant to assess the active and unbound form of the drug in the serum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the elimination rate constant (ke) in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The elimination rate constant (ke) is calculated using the equation $ke = Cl / Vd$ and is used to describe the rate of drug elimination from the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating drug clearance?

    <p>The formula for calculating drug clearance is $Cl = Rate\ of\ Elimination (Re) / Concentration$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to calculate clearance for extravascular administration, and what do the variables represent?

    <p>The formula $F x Dose = Cl x AUC$ is used to calculate clearance for extravascular administration, where F is bioavailability and Dose is the administered dose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of kinetics do drugs like phenytoin, theophylline, and voriconazole exhibit, and what should be done cautiously to avoid toxicity?

    <p>Drugs like phenytoin, theophylline, and voriconazole exhibit Michaelis-Menten kinetics, where the rate of metabolism becomes mixed at concentrations approaching and exceeding the Km, and dose adjustments should be made cautiously to avoid toxicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation used to calculate the elimination rate constant (ke)?

    <p>The equation used to calculate the elimination rate constant (ke) is $ke = Cl / Vd$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calculate the elimination rate constant (ke) for a drug with Vd = 50 liters and Cl = 5,000 mL/hour.

    <p>The elimination rate constant (ke) for a drug with $Vd = 50$ liters and $Cl = 5,000$ mL/hour is 0.1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the serum concentration when the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics is doubled?

    <p>Doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics can more than double the serum concentration, making proportion-based dosing adjustments inappropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms did the patient experience when the phenytoin level increased after doubling the dose?

    <p>The patient experienced symptoms like slurred speech and fatigue when the phenytoin level increased after doubling the dose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the dose of phenytoin and the metabolism according to the text?

    <p>When the dose of phenytoin was doubled, the metabolism became saturated, leading to a dramatic increase in the steady-state level of the drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the area under the curve (AUC) in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The area under the curve (AUC) is a reliable measurement of a drug's bioavailability as it represents the amount of drug reaching systemic circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are first order kinetics and zero order kinetics in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>First order kinetics describe the constant percent of drug removed per unit of time, while zero order kinetics involve a constant amount of drug removed per unit of time, regardless of the drug's concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacokinetics and Drug Clearance

    • Clearance (Cl) measures the rate of drug removal from the plasma over a specific time and volume.
    • Clearance is used to describe the efficiency of drug removal from the body and is calculated using the equation: Cl = Rate of Elimination (Re) / Concentration.
    • The area under the curve (AUC) is a reliable measurement of a drug's bioavailability as it represents the amount of drug reaching systemic circulation.
    • The formula F x Dose = Cl x AUC is used to calculate clearance for extravascular administration, where F is bioavailability and Dose is the administered dose.
    • First order kinetics describe the constant percent of drug removed per unit of time, while zero order kinetics involve a constant amount of drug removed per unit of time, regardless of the drug's concentration.
    • Drugs like phenytoin, theophylline, and voriconazole exhibit Michaelis-Menten kinetics, where the rate of metabolism becomes mixed at concentrations approaching and exceeding the Km, and dose adjustments should be made cautiously to avoid toxicity.
    • Doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics can more than double the serum concentration, making proportion-based dosing adjustments inappropriate.
    • The elimination rate constant (ke) is the fraction of the drug eliminated per unit of time and is calculated using the equation: ke = Cl / Vd.
    • The ke of a drug with Vd = 50 liters and Cl = 5,000 mL/hour is 0.1.
    • When the dose of phenytoin was doubled, the metabolism became saturated, leading to a dramatic increase in the steady-state level of the drug.
    • The increase in phenytoin level when the dose was doubled was likely due to the saturation of phenytoin metabolism.
    • The patient experienced symptoms like slurred speech and fatigue when the phenytoin level increased after doubling the dose.

    Pharmacokinetics: Key Concepts

    • The corrected calcium formula is Ca corrected (mg/dL) = calciumreported (serum) + [(4.0 - albumin) x (0.8)]
    • The corrected phenytoin formula is Phenytoin corrected (mcg/mL) = Total phenytoin measured + (0.2 x albumin) + 0.1
    • Patient A is seizure free but experiencing phenytoin toxicity symptoms, while Patient B with a higher phenytoin level is doing fine.
    • Correct answers for the scenario are C and E: Patient A's corrected phenytoin level is 27.5 mcg/mL, leading to increased unbound phenytoin and side effects.
    • The volume of distribution (Vd) relates the amount of drug in the body to the drug concentration in plasma or serum.
    • Vd is determined from the amount of drug in the body after the dose is given.
    • Vd for gentamicin in a patient is calculated as 20 L using the equation Vd = amount of drug in body / concentration of drug in plasma.
    • Metabolism involves the conversion of a drug into metabolites to facilitate elimination from the body.
    • First-pass metabolism occurs in the gut and liver, reducing the bioavailability of an orally administered drug.
    • Enzyme metabolism involves Phase I (oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis) and Phase II (conjugation) reactions, with Cytochrome P450 enzymes mainly metabolizing drugs.
    • Excretion is the irreversible removal of drugs from the body and can occur through the kidneys, liver, gut, lungs, and skin.
    • Renal excretion can be increased by adjusting the acidity of the urine, and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux pumps play a role in drug absorption and excretion.

    Pharmacokinetics and Drug Clearance

    • Clearance (Cl) measures the rate of drug removal from the plasma over a specific time and volume.
    • Clearance is used to describe the efficiency of drug removal from the body and is calculated using the equation: Cl = Rate of Elimination (Re) / Concentration.
    • The area under the curve (AUC) is a reliable measurement of a drug's bioavailability as it represents the amount of drug reaching systemic circulation.
    • The formula F x Dose = Cl x AUC is used to calculate clearance for extravascular administration, where F is bioavailability and Dose is the administered dose.
    • First order kinetics describe the constant percent of drug removed per unit of time, while zero order kinetics involve a constant amount of drug removed per unit of time, regardless of the drug's concentration.
    • Drugs like phenytoin, theophylline, and voriconazole exhibit Michaelis-Menten kinetics, where the rate of metabolism becomes mixed at concentrations approaching and exceeding the Km, and dose adjustments should be made cautiously to avoid toxicity.
    • Doubling the dose of drugs following Michaelis-Menten kinetics can more than double the serum concentration, making proportion-based dosing adjustments inappropriate.
    • The elimination rate constant (ke) is the fraction of the drug eliminated per unit of time and is calculated using the equation: ke = Cl / Vd.
    • The ke of a drug with Vd = 50 liters and Cl = 5,000 mL/hour is 0.1.
    • When the dose of phenytoin was doubled, the metabolism became saturated, leading to a dramatic increase in the steady-state level of the drug.
    • The increase in phenytoin level when the dose was doubled was likely due to the saturation of phenytoin metabolism.
    • The patient experienced symptoms like slurred speech and fatigue when the phenytoin level increased after doubling the dose.

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