NURS 3500 Final Exam - Previous Info And Meds:
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What is the therapeutic range for What are common side effects of
1 2
lithium carbonate? sertraline?
What relaxation techniques can nurses
3 What is the action of lithium? 4
teach for anxiety?
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What is the therapeutic range for 0.6-1.2 mEq/L (toxic above 1.5 mEq/L).
lithium carbonate?
What are early signs of lithium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremor, ataxia, confusion,
toxicity? seizures.
, What should nurses monitor for Serum lithium levels, hydration, sodium intake, and
patients on lithium? signs of toxicity.
What patient teaching is important for Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake (2-3 L/day);
lithium therapy? avoid diuretics and NSAIDs; report toxicity symptoms
immediately.
What is the action of lithium? Alters sodium transport and affects serotonin and
norepinephrine activity.
What is the action of valproic acid Increases GABA to stabilize neuron firing.
(Depakote)?
What are uses of valproic acid? Bipolar mania and seizure disorders.
What labs must be monitored with Liver function tests and platelet count.
valproic acid?
What are major side effects of GI upset, tremor, weight gain, sedation,
valproic acid? hepatotoxicity, and thrombocytopenia.
What black‑box warnings are Hepatic failure, pancreatitis, and birth defects.
associated with valproic acid?
Antidepressants
What is the action of sertraline Inhibits serotonin reuptake to increase serotonin
(Zoloft)? levels.
What are common side effects of Nausea, insomnia, headache, and sexual dysfunction.
sertraline?
What is a serious risk with SSRIs like Serotonin syndrome—agitation, hyperreflexia, fever,
sertraline? tremors.
What nursing action is required for Stop the drug, notify the provider, and give
serotonin syndrome? supportive care.
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Deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation
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What is the therapeutic range for What are common side effects of
1 2
lithium carbonate? sertraline?
What relaxation techniques can nurses
3 What is the action of lithium? 4
teach for anxiety?
Don't know?
Terms in this set (135)
What is the therapeutic range for 0.6-1.2 mEq/L (toxic above 1.5 mEq/L).
lithium carbonate?
What are early signs of lithium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremor, ataxia, confusion,
toxicity? seizures.
, What should nurses monitor for Serum lithium levels, hydration, sodium intake, and
patients on lithium? signs of toxicity.
What patient teaching is important for Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake (2-3 L/day);
lithium therapy? avoid diuretics and NSAIDs; report toxicity symptoms
immediately.
What is the action of lithium? Alters sodium transport and affects serotonin and
norepinephrine activity.
What is the action of valproic acid Increases GABA to stabilize neuron firing.
(Depakote)?
What are uses of valproic acid? Bipolar mania and seizure disorders.
What labs must be monitored with Liver function tests and platelet count.
valproic acid?
What are major side effects of GI upset, tremor, weight gain, sedation,
valproic acid? hepatotoxicity, and thrombocytopenia.
What black‑box warnings are Hepatic failure, pancreatitis, and birth defects.
associated with valproic acid?
Antidepressants
What is the action of sertraline Inhibits serotonin reuptake to increase serotonin
(Zoloft)? levels.
What are common side effects of Nausea, insomnia, headache, and sexual dysfunction.
sertraline?
What is a serious risk with SSRIs like Serotonin syndrome—agitation, hyperreflexia, fever,
sertraline? tremors.
What nursing action is required for Stop the drug, notify the provider, and give
serotonin syndrome? supportive care.
