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Exam 1 - TDM

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In what situations would you utilize TDM? (7)   * (1)Narrow therapeutic ranges. * (2)Prophylactic drugs. (3)Therapeutic failures. (4)Abnormal relationship between dose and plasma drug concentration. (5)Slow -OR- fast metabolism. (6)Assessing drug-to-drug interaction. (7)Unidentifiable toxic  
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Pharmacokinetics is what the __ does to the __.   Pharmacokinetics is what the BODY does to the DRUG.  
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Pharmacodynamics is what the __ does to the __.   Pharmacodynamics is what the DRUG does to the BODY.  
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What are the 4 ways the body processes drugs?   (1)Absorption. (2)Distribution. (3)Metabolism. (4)Excretion.  
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ABSORPTION -- What is bioavailability?   Bioavailability: concentration of drug in circulation after administration  
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ABSORPTION -- Which way of administration has 100% bioavailability? [Oral, IV, or IM]   IV  
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DISTRIBUTION -- What type of drug enters cells easily? [hydrophilic, lipophilic, acidic, or basic]   Lipophilic  
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DISTRIBUTION -- Which protein does basic drugs bind to?   AAG  
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DISTRIBUTION -- What type of drug is easily transported? [hydrophilic, lipophilic, acidic, or basic]   Hydrophilic  
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DISTRIBUTION -- Which protein does acidic drugs bind to?   Albumin  
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DISTRIBUTION -- BOUND-drug is biologically __. UNBOUND-drug is biologically __.   Bound-drug is biologically INACTIVE. Unbound-drug is biologically ACTIVE.  
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Vd = D/Cp ; Define Vd.   Volume of distribution. The hypothetical volume in which the drug is dissolved.  
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Ct = Vd x k(elimination) ; Define Ct.   Total body clearance. The sum of all processes by which a drug is eliminated from the body per unit time.  
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__ drugs have a large Vd. [hydrophilic, lipophilic, acidic, or basic]   Lipophilic.  
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The nonpolar drugs' Vd __ polar drugs' Vd. [ > , < , ≤ , or ≥ ]   nonpolar Vd > polar Vd.  
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METABOLISM -- What is the the hepatic first-pass effect?   The reduction of drug concentration, by the liver, before it reaches circulation.  
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METABOLISM -- What happens during Phase I of the first-pass effect?   Detoxification of the drug by an enzyme, usually hydroxylation, to inactivate.  
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METABOLISM -- What happens during Phase II of the first-pass effect?   Glutathione, sulfate, or glucuronic acid make the drug water soluble for easy removal.  
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METABOLISM -- How can the drug bypass the liver and thus the first-pass effect? (6)   (1)Sublingual. (2)Buccal. (3)IM. (4)Dermal. (5)Nasal. (6)Suppositories.  
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METABOLISM -- Which drug does NOT have a biologically active metabolite? [Imipramine, Digitoxin, Lithium, or Lidocaine]   Lithium  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: IMIPRAMINE   Desipramine  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: LIDOCAINE   Monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) -AND- Glycinexylidide (GX)  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: TAMOXIFEN   4-hydroxytamoxifen  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: PROCAINAMIDE   N-acetylprocainamide (NAPA)  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: DIGITOXIN   Digoxin  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: AMITRYPTYLINE   Nortriptyline  
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METABOLISM -- What is the biologically active metabolite of: PRIMIDONE   Phenobarbitone  
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EXCRETION -- What factors will affect the excretion of water-soluble converted drugs?   (1)Nonfunctional kidneys. (2)Drug affects kidney function. (3)Plasma constituent competing with drug.  
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Define the therapeutic range.   The range between the minimum effective concentration and minimum toxic concentration.  
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How do you find the steady state using pharmacokinetic parameters?   The steady state is AT LEAST 5 to 7 half-life's of the drug.  
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What PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS affect drug distribution? (4)   (1)Renal disease. (2)Hepatic disease. (3)Gastrointestinal disease. (4)Cardiac disease.  
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What PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS affect drug distribution? (4)   (1)Age. (2)Sex. (3)Genetics. (4)Nutritional status.  
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What enzyme with 6 isoenzymes is responsible for >90% of drug metabolism?   CYP enzyme  
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Which of the CYP isoenzymes is responsible for antipsychotic and antidepressant metabolism? (2)   CYP2c19, CYP2d6  
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Which of the CYP isoenzymes is responsible for >50% of ALL drug metabolism? (1)   CYP3a4  
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To obtain PEAK LEVELS for TDM the specimen should be collected after how long for: (1)IV. (2)Oral. (3)IM.   (1) IV -- after 15-30 mins . (2)Oral -- after 1-2 hrs . (3)IM -- 1-2 hrs .  
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What level should be taken for drugs taken on a chronic basis? [peak or trough]   Trough levels  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: digoxin. What is the therapeutic window?   0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: digoxin. What is it used for?   Improve cardiac contraction in congestive heart failure  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: digoxin. Why are hypothyroids more responsive to the drug vs. euthyroids?   Hypothyroids have impaired metabolism therefore there is decreased Vd and decreased plasma clearance of the drug.  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: procainamide. What is the therapeutic window?   4-10 ug/mL  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: lidocaine. What is the therapeutic window?   1.5-5 ug/mL  
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CARDIOACTIVE DRUGS: lidocaine. >5 ug/mL will cause what in patients?   CNS toxicity  
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ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS: phenobarbital. What is the therapeutic window?   15-40 ug/mL  
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ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS: phenobarbital. What is the toxic concentration?   >40 ug/mL  
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ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS: phenobarbital. Other drugs are known to __ its metabolism. [enhance or inhibit]   Inhibit  
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ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS: phenobarbital. This drug is known to __ the metabolism of other drugs. [enhance or inhibit]   Enhance  
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: lithium carbonate. What is the therapeutic level?   0.8-1.4 uEq/mL  
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: lithium carbonate. What is the toxic concentration? Adverse effects?   >2 uEq/mL. AE: tremors, slurred speech, muscle twitching  
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: lithium carbonate. How much is biologically active?   100% biologically active  
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: imipramine. What is the therapeutic window?   150-300 ng/mL  
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IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT DRUGS: cyclosporine. What is the trough level for adult kidney transplant patients?   100-375 ng/mL  
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IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT DRUGS: cyclosporine. What is the toxic concentration? Adverse effects?   >400 ng/mL. AE: increased BP, tremors, renal dysfunction, hirsutism (excess facial, body hair in women D: )  
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ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS: methotrexate. What is the therapeutic peak?   0.1-2600 umol/L . Must give bolus dose to determine individuals' toxicity, optimal leucovorin, and future optimal dosage.  
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ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS: methotrexate. This drug is usually given with leucovorin, why?   Leucovorin protects viable cells as methotrexate kills cancerous cells.  
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ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS: methotrexate. After 72hr, what is the therapeutic range?   < 0.1uM  
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ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS: vancomycin. What is the therapeutic peak? Trough?   Peak: 30-40 ug/mL. Trough: 5-10 ug/mL  
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ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS: vancomycin. What is the toxic peak concentration? Trough?   Peak: >80 ug/mL. Trough: >20 ug/mL  
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ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS: vancomycin. What are some adverse effects?   AE: ototoxicity, neutropenia, and nephritis  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. What is high pressure liquid chromatography?   A method used to separate and quantify chemicals and/or drugs.  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. What is the function of the mobile(solvent) phase? Properties?   To reconstitute the sample for analysis. The solvent must be: pure, chemically inert, and have low viscosity.  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. What is the stationary phase?   The stainless steel component.  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. How is the drug/metabolite ID'd?   Retention time.  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. In a multisolvent system, what type of eluate is used? [isocratic or gradient]   Gradient  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. In a single solvent system, what type of eluate is used? [isocratic or gradient]   Isocratic  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. What is the purpose of the detector?   The detector recognizes the drug and tells the computer data system.  
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TDM Analytical Methods: HPLC. What is an advantage of using HPLC vs EIA?   HPLC is able to ID many drugs in one specimen where as EIA can only ID one at a time.  
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What are the positive outcomes of TDM? (7)   (1)Decreased morbidity. (2)Decreased hospital stay. (3)Therapeutically in control of patients. (4)Decreased in side effects and toxicity. (5)Decrease re-hospitalization. (6)Decreased drug-to-drug AE. (7)No "trial-and-method" therapy.  
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