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What is the most important lab value to monitor for a client taking valproic acid?
✔✔ Liver function tests
Which symptom may indicate lithium toxicity in a client with bipolar disorder?
✔✔ Tremors and nausea
What is the therapeutic range of lithium in the blood?
✔✔ 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
Which adverse effect requires immediate action in a client taking clozapine?
✔✔ Fever and sore throat
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs like sertraline?
✔✔ Inhibits reuptake of serotonin
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, Which medication is used to treat both seizures and bipolar disorder?
✔✔ Carbamazepine
What dietary instruction is essential for a client taking phenelzine?
✔✔ Avoid tyramine-rich foods
What is a common side effect of fluoxetine?
✔✔ Sexual dysfunction
Which symptom should a nurse monitor for in a client taking haloperidol?
✔✔ Muscle rigidity and high fever
What is the purpose of buspirone in anxiety treatment?
✔✔ Reduces anxiety without causing sedation
Why should lithium not be taken with diuretics?
✔✔ Increases risk of lithium toxicity
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