ATI Pharmacology Questions with correct answers

Therapeutic Drug Levels: Digoxin correct answer - 0.8 to 2.0 ng/ml Toxic Level: greater than 3.4 ng/ml CLONIDINE correct answer - Adverse Effects/Nursing Considerations: Drowsiness/sedation - will improve with time, careful to avoid driving and other activities Dry mouth - will improve with time, suck on hard candy Constipation - drink lots of water Rebound hypertension - don't stop suddenly (can be given oral, and transdermal) - wean off over 1-2 weeks Administer patch on hairless, clean, dry skin and be sure to remove old patch Other patient teaching - avoid taking with alcohol and other medications that cause drowsiness! Therapeutic Drug Levels: Gentamicin correct answer - 0.5 to 0.8 ng/ml A 58 year old who doesn't listen sargramostim correct answer - increases WBC Therapeutic Drug Levels: Lidocaine correct answer - 1.5 to 5.0 mcg/ml Toxic Level: greater than 5 mcg/ml Therapeutic Drug Levels: Lithium correct answer - 0.4 to 1.0 mEq/L Toxic Level: greater than 1.5 mEq/L