Exam 2 - Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
Lithium/Anticonvulsants/Antipsychotics/Benzodiazepenes
1
Q
What are mood stabilizers used for?
A
treatment of bipolar disorder
2
Q
Lithium - action?
A
unknown, may inhibit MOA and increase brain activity.
helps reduce severity and frequency of manic episodes
3
Q
Lithium - side effects?
A
Leukocytosis
increased urination/thirsty
tremors
hypothyroidism
nausea
fatigue
4
Q
Lithium - therapeutic range?
A
0.6-1.2 mEq/L
5
Q
How is lithium initially monitored?
A
weekly blood draws until levels are steady, then 3 month intervals
6
Q
True or False: lithium is safe for pregnancy
A
false, teratogenic
7
Q
Anticonvulsants
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8
Q
Antipsychotics
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9
Q
Benzodiazepines (-pam, -lam)
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