Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
1
Q
Lithium
A
Mood stabilizer
2
Q
Valproid acid
A
Mood stabilizer
3
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Mood stabilizer
4
Q
Oxcarbazepine
A
Mood stabilizer
5
Q
Lamotrigine
A
Mood stabilizer
6
Q
Gabapentin
A
Mood stabilizer
7
Q
Topiramate
A
Mood stabilizer
8
Q
Monitor ___________ and __________ when on lithium
A
Renal and thyroid function
9
Q
Chronic lithium use can lead to
A
Hypothyroidism and nephrotoxicity
10
Q
Lithium has a __________ therapeutic window
A
Narrow
11
Q
Lithium toxicity
A
Coarse tremor, ataxia
12
Q
First line agent for acute mania. Effective in rapid cyclers (4 or more episodes per year)
A
Valproic acid
13
Q
Avoid valproic acid because
A
Teratogenic
14
Q
Do not use in hepatitis or cirrhosis (liver issues)
A
Valproic acid
15
Q
Monitor platelets, LFTs, and serum drug levels
A
Valproic acid
