Nur 233 Mental Health Exam 1 (Hondros) Questions and answers already Graded A+
Nur 233 Mental Health Exam 1 (Hondros) Questions and answers already Graded A+ Drugs for Bipolar Disorder (4) Lithium (mania, long-term maintenance) Depakote (mania, esp. if lithium not tolerated) Lamictal (bipolar depression) Ziprasidone (acute agitation during mania) What are late signs of lithium toxicity? Neuro changes: Confusion Tremors Slurred speech Lack of coordination Risk for coma or death if levels 2.5 What is mania in bipolar disorder? A period of elevated, euphoric, hyperactive mood Symptoms include: No sleep, Rapid speech (pressured) Reckless behavior, Impulsivity Delusions/hallucinations (in severe cases)
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