Bipolar Syndrome

Question 1

What is the correlation between lithium use and NaCl

Answer 1

A change in lithium produces an opposite effect in NaCl and vice versa

Question 2

What is the key difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2

Answer 2

Bipolar 1 has at least a presence of at least one manic episode

Question 3

When a patient is taking lithium what needs to be monitored

Answer 3

Renal function and Thyroid function

Question 4

Wen taking lithium what should patients be counseled on

Answer 4

Increased urination and increased thirst

Question 5

What is the desired trough for lithium

Answer 5

0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L

Question 6

What are the three more common adverse effects associated with lithium use

Answer 6

Weight gain, fine hand tremor, and nausea

Question 7

What are signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity

Answer 7

Coarse hand tremor, vomiting, arrhythmias, ataxia

Question 8

What are the most preferred treatments for acute mania, acute depression or maintenance treatment

Answer 8

Lithium and Valproic Acid/ Lithium and Lamotrigine

Question 9

What are traditional mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder

Answer 9

Lithium, lamotrigrine, valproate, and carbamezapine