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 labs or monitoring are done for lithium? Daily blood draws at first (trough level) What is hypomania? A milder form of mania Patient is still functional Sleeping, eating, and hygiene are usually intact
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