Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
1
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Lithium MOA
A
interacts with sodium and potassium ions to stabilize electrical activity
2
Q
Lithium therapeutic range
A
0.5-1.2
3
Q
Lithium early toxicity S/S
A
nausea vomiting diarrhea thirst polyuria lethargy slurred speech muscle weakness
4
Q
Lithium severe toxicity S/S
A
ataxia confusion large output of dilute urine blurred vision clonic movements seizures hypertension stupor coma
5
Q
Lithium advanced toxicity S/S
A
coarse hand tremors GI upset confusion sedation incoordination
6
Q
Lithium AE (not including toxicity)
A
fine hand tremors polyuria mild thirst weight gain metallic taste diarrhea
7
Q
Anticonvulsants
A
valproic acid (depakote) carbamazepine (Tegretol) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Gabapectin (Neurontin) Topiramate (Topamax)
8
Q
Anticonvulsant MOA
A
reduces the firing rate of high-frequency neurons
9
Q
Anticonvulsant AE
A
tremor dizziness weight gain sedation menorrhagia anticholinergic effects rash psychomotor slowing visual concerns
10
Q
Valproic Acid therapeutic range
A
50-125
11
Q
carbamazepine labs
A
CBC
Electrolyte panel
12
Q
Valproic acid labs
A
liver panel
CBC
13
Q
Carbamazepine therapeutic range
A
10-25
14
Q
NI for topiramate
A
annual ophthalmology exam
15
Q
NI for lamotrigine
A
patient should report rashes
