Lithium Carbonate

Question 1

Side effects

Answer 1

metallic taste, hand tremors, nausea, polyuria, polydipsia, diarrhea, muscle weakness, weight gain, edema, memory impairments

Question 2

Life-threatening reactions

Answer 2

cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure, seizures, coma, and death

Question 3

Moderate Lithium Toxicity

Answer 3

(1.5 – 2.5 mEq/L)

Question 4

Moderate Lithium Toxicity S&S

Answer 4

Severe diarrhea, Dry mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Mild to moderate ataxia, Incoordination, Dizziness, sluggishness, giddiness, vertigo, Slurred speech, Tinnitus, Blurred vision, increasing tremor, Muscle irritability or twitching, Asymmetric, deep tendon reflexes, Increased muscle tone

Question 5

Severe Toxicity

Answer 5

(> 2.5 mEq/L)

Question 6

Severe Toxicity S&S

Answer 6

Cardiac arrhythmias, Blackouts, Nystagmus, Course tremor, Fasciculations, Visual or tactile hallucinations, Oliguria, renal failure
Peripheral vascular collapse, Confusion
Seizures, Coma, Death