Bipolar Medications Flashcards
Therapy is the main treatment for bipolar
false, pharmacotherapy is the main treatment for bipolar
The first treatment for bipolar was
lithium
The main types of medications used for the treatment of bipolar are
multiple mood stabilizers, concurrent antidepressant therapy, benzos/and or antipsychotics
mood stabilizers is a term used to describe bipolar medications
true
What is the dose of lithium that is used for acute mania
1200-2400
What is the dose of lithium that is used for maintenance
600-1800
The side effects of lithium can be fatal
true
Lithium levels should be monitored on a regular basis
true to avoid lithium toxicity
Which receptors does lithium act on
dopamine and norepinephrine
What are the names of the main anticonvulsants used for the treatment of bipolar disorder
Tegretol 600-1600, Depakote 750-1500, Lamictal 50-300
What is the name of the life threatening reaction to Lamictal
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Second generation antipsychotics are used to treat which phase of bipolar disorder
acute/mixed mania
One medication is enough to stabilize bipolar symptoms
false, a combination of medications is usually needed
Why are antidepressants considered controversial in the treatment of bipolar disorder
they can trigger manic episodes or rapid cycling
How long is medication required to treat bipolar disorder
lifetime
