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What is drug therapy monitoring?
Drug therapy monitoring, also known as Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM), is a means of monitoring drug levels in the blood.
When can blood samples be taken for drug therapy monitoring?
Blood specimens for drug monitoring can be taken at two different times: during the drug's highest therapeutic concentration ("peak" level), or its lowest ("trough" level).
What can drug therapy monitoring confirm?
confirm a blood drug concentration level that is above or below the therapeutic range, or if the desired therapeutic effect of the drug is not as expected.
What has the author Frederick Chee written?
Frederick Chee has written: 'Closed-loop control of blood glucose' -- subject(s): Analysis, Blood Glucose, Blood sugar monitoring, Diabetes Mellitus, Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Drug therapy, Insulin Infusion Systems, Insulin pumps, Methods, Monitoring, Physiologic, Physiologic Monitoring, Technological innovations
Why is drug therapy monitoring important?
TDM is important for patients who have other diseases that can affect drug levels, or who take other medicines that may affect drug levels by interacting with the drug being tested.
Can alderian therapy be used in alcohol and drug counseling?
Yes it can.
What type of treatment is available for anorexia?
There are basically 2 types of treatment....in-patient and out-patient. In-Patient: Hospital to regain weight, therapy, mental / psychologist sessions, nurtitionists, IV / feeding tubes, strict rule, drug therapy (if needed) Out-Patient: Doctors visits, medical monitoring, drug therapy (if needed), therapy, mental / psychologist sessions, nutritionist.
What helps ensure accuracy in drug therapy monitoring?
it is important to allow for sufficient time to pass between the administration of the medication and the collection of the blood sample.
What color tube top for a blood draw for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring?
A lavender or purple top tube is typically used for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) blood draws. This tube is often used for collecting samples for medication level testing and is also suitable for certain drug monitoring assays.
In the human reproductive aspect what is insufflation used for?
fof drug therapy
What drug is used for infusion pump therapy to treat the liver?
The drug that is used for infusion pump therapy is usually floxuridine (FUDR), given for 14-day periods alternating with 14-day rests.
What color tube is used for a therapeutic drug monitoring test?
Green tube
