Question

*Vitamin K is the antidote for this important drug? _______(generic name)

*A patient has been taking colestipol (Colestid) tablets 2 g per day in 2 divided doses. . The medication is available in 500-mg tablets. How many tablets will you give per dose? _______ tablet(s)

* Because of the danger, the physician should monitor what laboratory test every 3-6 months when a patient is taking a statin drug.

a. white blood count

b. renal function

c. platelet count

d. liver function

Answer 1

ANSWER.

* Vitamin K is the antidote for Warfarin.

* Calculation of number of tablets required per dose.

        Ordered dose = 2g tablets in 2 divided doses.

                                = 2/2

                                = 1 g or 1000 mg per dose.(1g = 1000 mg)

         Available dose = 500 mg/tablet.

So

       Number of tablets required per dose = Ordered dose /Available dose

                                                                  = 1000 / 500

                                                                  = 2 tablets per dose.

* Physician should monitor the d) Liver function.

    * Because statin drugs can elevate the liver enzyme level which results in

      liver damage ,so the physician should monitor liver function every 3 -6 month.