Somatic therapies III Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 drugs used to treat BPAD I mixed with depression?
A
- olanzapine
- fluoxetine
- lurasidone
2
Q
lithium follows what order of kinetics?
A
linear
3
Q
lithium side effects
A
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- tremor
- weight gain
- edema
- HYPOTHYROIDISM (reversible)
4
Q
where is lithium reabsorbed in the kidney?
A
proximal tubule along with sodium
5
Q
what type of diuretics should be avoided with lithium? what is the long term renal side effect?
A
- thiazide (sodium depleting) - increase lithium levels
- nephrogenic DI - inability to concentrate urine
6
Q
what should be monitored for divalproex administration?
A
- CBC and liver profile at baseline and every 6 months
7
Q
what baseline tests should be obtained with carbamazepine?
A
EKG, CBC
8
Q
what is the main risk with lamotrigine?
A
stevens johnson syndrome
9
Q
what are the first line drugs for BPAD?
A
- lithium
- valproate
- lamotrigine
10
Q
what is better for BPAD - monotherapy or polytherapy?
A
poly
11
Q
what type of drug is atomoxetine?
A
SNRI
