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Mood stabilizing drugs Flashcards

1
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Drug for bipolar disorder (especially manic phase)

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Lithium Carbonate (Cabolith)

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acronym used for bipolar disorder drug

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LITHIUM

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What does the L in LITHIUM stand for

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Level therapeutic range (0.6-1.2)

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What does the I in LITHIUM stand for

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Increased urination

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What does the T in LITHIUM stand for

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Thirst increased

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What does the H in LITHIUM stand for

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Headache and tremors

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7
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What does the second I in LITHIUM stand for

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Increase fluids

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What does the U in LITHIUM stand for

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Unsteady

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What does the M in LITHIUM stand for

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Morton’s salt- adequate intake

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Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers

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Valporic Acid (Depakene)
Cabamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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Valporic Acid (Depakene)

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can be taken alone or with lithium

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Acronym used for Valporic Acid (Depakene)

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DEPA

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13
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what does the D in DEPA stand for

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Discontinue if hyperammonemia occurs

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14
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what does the E in DEPA stand for

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Elevate levels of GABA in brain

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15
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what does the P in DEPA stand for

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Prolonged bleeding if given with antiplatelet agents

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16
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what does the A in DEPA stand for

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Avoid CNS depressants and don’t give with carbonated beverages

17
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What can you take withValporic Acid (Depakene) to help with GI upset

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milk

18
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Cabamazepine (Tegretol) can be used for bipolar disorder as an alternative to

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lithium

19
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What is the acronym used for Cabamazepine (Tegretol)

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TEGRETOL

20
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The T in TEGRETOL stands for

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Trigeninal Neuralgia, Toni-clonic seizures

21
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The E in TEGRETOL stands for

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Evalue for UE; anorexia, nausea, dizziness, sedation, headache, sore throat

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The G in TEGRETOL stands for

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Give with food, milk to reduce GI distress

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The R in TEGRETOL stands for

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Review levels, maintain – between 4-12 micrograms/ml

24
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The second E in TEGRETOL stands for

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Evaluate for anorexia – may indicate toxic levels

25
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The second T in TEGRETOL stands for

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Tablet – chewable; do not swallow whole, chew. Take extended-release capsule whole – no crushing or breaking

26
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The O in TEGRETOL stands for

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Open & mix with food – extended-release capsules

27
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The L in TEGRETOL stands for

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Look for MANY drug/drug interactions

28
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal) can be used a lone or with

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other mood stabilizers

29
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Do not give Lamotrigine (Lamictal) if client has

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suicidal tendencies

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