Counselling Meds

Question 1

lithium=

Answer 1

H- Rest of your life

E- 1-3 weeks

T - 0.5-1 12hrs // 7/7 until stable then every 3 m

TFT + UE + weight every 6M

I - metalic dry, n+v, weight gain
twitchy, eye changes help

C - NSAIDS, thiazides, ACEi. dont miss

Question 2

What not ot take with lithium

Answer 2

NSAIDs Thiazides ACEi

Question 3

clozapine Counselling

Answer 3

T - night time zzz
L- 4-6wks
T-Everything (ECG) FBC everyday 18wks, fornightly - monthly
I - sedation, constipated, weight gain N+V

Inc.risk of infection so seek medical attention due to agrano
Problems with heart
Reduces seizure threshold

C - avoi missing doses => Rebound psychosis

Question 4

Risperidone counselling

Answer 4

E - 4-6wks
T -BMI + bloods 3M, 12M
prolactin 6M 12m

I - sleepy, weight gain, N+V
milky discharge
muscle stiffness + temp, sweating => NMS

C -keep taking even if you feel better