Lithium Correct Answer-mood stabilizer, psychotropic agent
What is the MOA of lithium? Correct Answer-unknown
Adjunct Uses of lithium Correct Answer-unipolar depression, Grave's disease, migraines, cluster HA, neutropenia, SIADH
Outcomes of lithium Correct Answer-Acute mania and unipolar d...
What is the MOA of lithium? Correct Answer-unknown
Adjunct Uses of lithium Correct Answer-unipolar depression, Grave's
disease, migraines, cluster HA, neutropenia, SIADH
Outcomes of lithium Correct Answer-Acute mania and unipolar
depression: Resolves hyperactivity, pressured speech, poor judgment,
insomnia
Most common side effects of lithium Correct Answer-fatigue, HA,
impaired memory. ECG changes, Abdominal pain, anorexia, bloating,
diarrhea, nausea, Hypothyroidism, Polyuria
Nurse monitoring of lithium Correct Answer-keep intake stable
Why is maintaining scheduling important with lithium? Correct Answer-
to avoid alteration in renal elimination of lithium
Nursing consideration with lithium Correct Answer-monitor I&O, assess
mental status, thyroid, RFT, and LFT, serum monitoring (2/week)
, How much water should patients drink when taking lithium? Correct
Answer-2000-3000mL per day
Therapeutic levels of lithium for acute mania? Correct Answer-0.5 -
1.5mEq/L
Therapeutic levels of lithium for long term control? Correct Answer-0.6
- 1.2mEq/L
What electrolyte does lithium mimic? Correct Answer-Na+
What electrolyte imbalance can occur while taking lithium? Correct
Answer-hyponatremia
Avoid reconciling a missed dose unless Correct Answer-the next dose is
within 2 hours
Discontinue lithium if the patient has sxs of Correct Answer-faints,
irregular pulse, SOB
What is the primary reason for lithium non compliance? Correct
Answer-Side effects, rate of noncompliance is 41%
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