Evaluating Therapeutic Drug Monitoring In Older Adults

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This exam focuses on therapeutic drug monitoring in older adults, emphasizing its importance for optimizing medication safety and efficacy.

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Exam Details

Duration: 30 minutes

Prerequisites: Pharmacology, Geriatric Care Practices

Key Topics

  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Optimal Drug Dosing
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Geriatric Medication Safety
  • Clinical Application

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Principles
  • Identify Indications For TDM
  • Analyze Drug Levels
  • Apply TDM To Patient Care

Full Description

This exam evaluates the principles of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), focusing on its necessity and implementation in geriatric pharmacotherapy.

TDM plays a crucial role in optimizing drug doses and enhancing safety, particularly in older adults who may have altered pharmacokinetics.

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to discuss the criteria for TDM, appropriate drugs for monitoring, and methods for interpretation of drug levels.

Students are encouraged to correlate TDM principles with real-world clinical scenarios to illustrate their understanding and application.

Sample Questions

  • What criteria determine whether a drug requires therapeutic monitoring in older adults?
  • How do you interpret therapeutic drug levels in a geriatric patient?

Field: Medical and Health Sciences

Subfield: Geriatrics

Specialization: Geriatric Pharmacology

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