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Lithium Flashcards

1
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What are the risk factors for lithium toxicity?

A

Hyponatraemia
Dehydration
NSAIDs
Diuretics

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What are the SSx of lithium toxicity?

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Coarse tremor
Blurred vision
Confusion
Nausea + Vomiting
Muscle weakness
Ataxia
Slurred speech
ECG changes - bundle branch block, T wave inversion
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What should you do in lithium toxicity?

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Stop lithium immediately
Check: lithium levels, serum creatinine, serum U + E
Refer to A & E
Seek advice from psychiatry on when/how to restart lithium

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What electrolyte imbalance is a risk factor for lithium toxicity?

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Hyponatraemia

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Lithium toxicity can cause what sort of electrolyte imbalance?

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Hypercalcaemia

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