Mood stabilizers Flashcards
1
Q
Tx of lithium toxicity
A
Fluid resuscitation Dialysis if [Li] > 4.0
1
Q
SJS
A
Lamotrigine
1
Q
Therapeutic level of valproate
A
6-12
2
Q
Agranulocytosis
A
Carbamazepine
4
Q
Increases or decreases [Li]: Dehydration
A
Increases
4
Q
Skin rash
A
Carbamazepine
5
Q
Hyponatremia
A
Carbamazepine
6
Q
Monitor in patients on Li:
A
TFTs GFR/kidney function Blood levels of Li
7
Q
Symptoms of lithium toxicity
A
Fine tremor AMS Convulsions
7
Q
Low platelets
A
Valproic acid
9
Q
Lethal range of Li
A
>2.0
10
Q
Good for mixed episodes and rapid cycling
A
Carbamazepine Valproic acid
11
Q
Neural tube defects
A
Carbamazepine, valproic acid
13
Q
Tx for bipolar preggo
A
Clonazepam
14
Q
Increases or decreases [Li]: Impaired renal function
A
Increases