Lithium Flashcards
1
Q
Endocrine s/s of lithium Tx
A
hypothyroidism
weight gain
2
Q
CNS s/s lithium toxicity (6)
A
fine hand tremors
mental cloudiness
fatigue
headaches
nystagmus
course hand tremors
3
Q
GI s/s of lithium toxicity (4)
A
Diarrhea
vomiting
cramps
anorexia
4
Q
Renal s/s of lithium toxicity (5)
A
diabetes insipidus
polyuria
polydipsia (increased thirst)
edema
tubular changes
5
Q
Lithium & kidneys/ drug decrease renal clearance (3)
A
NSAIDs
thiazides
ace inhibitors
can all increase serum levels of lithium
6
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