bipolar Flashcards
1
Q
what is a key mood stabilizer
A
lithium
2
Q
what is the therapeutic range for lithium
A
0.6-1.2
3
Q
what level does lithium toxicity occur at
A
1.5
4
Q
what are 6 signs of lithium toxicity
A
extreme motor dysfunction, confusion, convulsions, plyuria, tremor
5
Q
what are 4 other mood stabilizers besides lithium
A
divalproex, valporic acid, cabamezapine, lamotrigine, gabapentin, topiramate
6
Q
what mood stabilizer is added when there is resistance to treatment
A
carbamezapine
7
Q
what 2 mood stabilizers work best for acute mania and maintenance
A
gabapentin and topiramate
8
Q
what is another name for mood stabilizers
A
anticonvulsants
