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What is the therapeutic range of Disopyramide in ug/mL?
What is the therapeutic range of Disopyramide in ug/mL?
- 2-3
- 3-5 (correct)
- 7-10
- 5-7
What happens when Disopyramide levels exceed 10 ug/mL?
What happens when Disopyramide levels exceed 10 ug/mL?
- Bradycardia and atrioventricular node blockage (correct)
- Dry mouth and constipation
- Myocardial depression and arrhythmia
- Tachycardia and hypertension
What is the purpose of analyzing serum levels of Disopyramide and Propranolol?
What is the purpose of analyzing serum levels of Disopyramide and Propranolol?
- To diagnose the patient's underlying condition
- To adjust the dosage of the medication (correct)
- To assess the patient's diet and lifestyle
- To monitor the patient's response to the medication
What is the time to peak concentration of Disopyramide?
What is the time to peak concentration of Disopyramide?
What is Propranolol primarily prescribed for?
What is Propranolol primarily prescribed for?
Why are reference ranges for therapeutic levels of Disopyramide and Propranolol not harmonized?
Why are reference ranges for therapeutic levels of Disopyramide and Propranolol not harmonized?
What is the therapeutic level of Phenytoin?
What is the therapeutic level of Phenytoin?
At what level does the toxic effect of Phenytoin occur?
At what level does the toxic effect of Phenytoin occur?
What is the therapeutic level of Valproic Acid?
What is the therapeutic level of Valproic Acid?
What percentage of Valproic Acid is bound to protein?
What percentage of Valproic Acid is bound to protein?
What is the therapeutic level of Carbamazepine?
What is the therapeutic level of Carbamazepine?
What is the protein binding percentage of Phenytoin?
What is the protein binding percentage of Phenytoin?
What is the main purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring?
What is the main purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring?
Which type of medication is used to maintain normal heart function?
Which type of medication is used to maintain normal heart function?
What is the mechanism of action of Digoxin?
What is the mechanism of action of Digoxin?
Why is therapeutic drug monitoring required for certain medications?
Why is therapeutic drug monitoring required for certain medications?
Which of the following medications may require therapeutic drug monitoring?
Which of the following medications may require therapeutic drug monitoring?
What is the benefit of knowing the concentration of a medication in the body?
What is the benefit of knowing the concentration of a medication in the body?
