Question

The graph below shows the effect of taking a single dose of pill type "E." The maximum tolerance level for this drug is 7 mcg/cc and the minimum effective level is 2 mcg/cc. What is the best dosage schedule for this drug? Pill E drug level graph A. Take one pill every 2 hours. B. Take one pill every 4 hours. C. Take one pill every 6 hours. D. Take one pill every 12 hours.https://el-gizmos.s3.amazonaws.com/img/DB/AQ_2157_560.gif

The graph below shows the effect of taking a single dose of pill type "E." The maximum tolerance level for this drug is 7 mcg/cc and the minimum effective level is 2 mcg/cc. What is the best dosage schedule for this drug?
Pill E drug level graph
A. Take one pill every 2 hours.
B. Take one pill every 4 hours.
C. Take one pill every 6 hours.
D. Take one pill every 12 hours.
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The graph below shows drug levels in the blood and in a target organ through time, while taking Pill Type C in the Gizmo. The dosage schedule is one pill every two hours. What will eventually happen if the patient continues to take the pill on the same dosage schedule?
Drug level in blood and target organ
A. The drug level in the target organ will continue to increase steadily until an overdose occurs.
B. The drug level in the target organ will level off and reach equilibrium.
C. After reaching a peak of 200 mcg/cc, the levels of drug in the target organ will decrease steadily back to 0 mcg/cc.
D. The drug level in the target organ will fluctuate randomly.
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Answer 1

1. Answer: D

The best dosage schedule of pill type “E” is to take one pill every 12 hours based on the maximum tolerance level of 7 mcg/cc and the minimum effective level of 2 mcg/cc. By taking the pill every 12 hours, an overdose will be prevented and there will be an assurance that the patient can comply or take the pill in a given dosage schedule.

2. Answer: A

If the patient continues to take the pill on the same dosage schedule, the drug levels in the blood and in a target organ through time will continue to increase steady until an overdose occurs while taking Pill Type C in the Gizmo. From the dosage schedule of one pill every two hours the drug will accumulate in the blood and the organ cannot eliminate all the drug particles out of the body so an overdose can happen.