Lithium maintenance - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: what are the two overarching treatment concerns with antimanic drugs Answer: controlling the symptoms of acute mania maintenance treatment Question: What are the goals of maintenance treatment with antimanic drugs Answer: prevention of relapse reduction of suicides improvement of functioning reduction of subthreshold symptoms Que...

2023 RASMUSSEN: Mental Health Exam 2 Latest version 2024 Rasmussen: Mental Health Exam 2 1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as: a. neologism b. concrete thinking c. thought insertion d. idea of reference ANSWERS: A - A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Volmer" is not a known common noun. - Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think...

Exam Week 4: NR668 / NR 668 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychiatric-Mental Health Capstone Practicum & Intensive | Review Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Mood Stabilizers Answer: -Lithium -Lamotrigine -Carbamazepine -Valproate Question: Lithium Answer: -Mood stabilizer -Works equal or better than Valproate in Bipolar d/o -Decreases SI in Bipolar d/o -Not great for rapid cycling (> 4 X per year). -not protein bound & is renally excreted ...

Sertraline (Zoloft) Major Side Effects correct answer: insomnia, somnolence, HA, dry mouth, sex dysfunction, nausea & diarrhea Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effect correct answer: Activating (UPPER); AGITATION, INSOMNIA, nausea, vomiting, sex dysfunction, GI, serotonin syndrome Paraoxetine (Paxil) Major Side Effects correct answer: Anticholinergic (can't see, can't sleep, can't shit, can't spit), CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases TCA, phenothiazines, Type 1C antiarrhythmics, ...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension 2. When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to...

Which of the following medications are known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? i. Nortriptyline ii. Citalopram iii. Duloxetine iv. Fluoxetine v. Venlafaxine vi. • Question 3 Which disease state of a non-adherent patient is at greater risk for substance use, violence, and victimization as well as worse overall quality of life? Schizophrenia Response Feedback: “Moreover, non-adherent patients with schizophrenia are at greater risk for substance use, violence, ...

What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? - correct answer 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP - correct answer lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy - correct answer C. hypothyroidism...

MTM Exam 1 Question and Answers 100% Solved Correctly Lithium Acute Mania - answerIR : 600 MG 3 X A DAY ER: 1800 MG DIVIDED BID - TID (900 MG-600MG) Lithium Maintenance - answerIR: 300 MG 3 TO 4 X A DAY ER: 900 TO 1200 MG DIVIDED BID- TID Lithium Maximum Dosage - answerIR: 2400 MG DAILY ER: 1800 MG DAILY Lithium Serum Levels - answerACUTE = 1 TO 1.5 MEQ/L MAINTENANCE = 0.6 TO 1.2 MEQ/L Divaloprex DR *Twice a day* - answerInitial - 750 MG QD IN DIVIDED DOSES MAX - 60 MG/ KG/ DAY D...

NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy C. hypot...

AANP Adult gerontology primary care nurse practiotioner study guide Exam Review 2023 Pheochromocytoma - ANS-small vascular tumor of the adrenal medulla, causing irregular secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to attacks of raised blood pressure, palpitations, and headache. Tx with Alpha blockers Rovsing's Sign - ANS-Palpation in LLQ ilicits pain in RLQ indicates appendicitis NYHA classes of Heart Failure - ANS-I No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical ac...