Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
Features of lithium adverse effects
A
Leucoytosis
Diabetes insipidus
Fine tremor
Hyperparathyroid
Increased GI
Underactive thyroid
Ebsteins
2
Q
features of lithium toxicity
A
coarse tremor
oliguria
ataxia
increased reflexes
convulsions
3
Q
what affects lithium levels
A
thiazides
loop
dehydration
4
Q
Differences between mania and hypomania
A
Both:
elevated mood
decreased need for sleep or eating
mania
- functional impairement
- >7d
- psychotic sx
5
Q
Psychotic sx of mania
A
delusions of grandeur
auditory hallucinations
