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Mood Stabilizers Flashcards

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1
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DOC for bipolar?

A

Lithium

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Lithium s/e?

A 
N/D
Memory impairment
Confusion
Weakness
Tremor
Hypothyroid
HypoNa+ (competes for reab)
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What labs need checked with Li+?

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Li+ levels
TSH
Electrolytes
BUN/Cr

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Alternative meds for bipolar?

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Valproic acid
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine

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Valproic Acid use?

s/e?

A

Mood stability
As good as Li+

GI

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Carbamazepine use?

s/e?

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Mood stability if unresponsive to Li+

GI
CNS toxic
Agraulo
Steve-John

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Gabapentin and Lamotrigine use?

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Prevention of recurrence
Prevention of depression following mania
Acute mania

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