PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY - Lithium Flashcards
1
Q
Most important interaction between
ibuprofen and lithium?
A
Nausea and vomiting
2
Q
What should be monitored in first 6 months
of starting Lithium?
A
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) at
initiation and at every 3 months
3
Q
New serum test to monitor GFR in patients
on lithium maintenance?
A
Cystatin-C
4
Q
At what time should you get a lithium level?
A
Morning, 12 hours after last dose
5
Q
Why does lithium have a lower plasma
concentration in children vs adults?
A
Higher volume of distribution
6
Q
Potential medication interaction effect
between ibuprofen and lithium?
A
Nausea and vomiting
