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What is the therapeutic index of lithium?
What is the therapeutic index of lithium?
- Narrow (correct)
- Moderate
- Wide
- Unknown
What is the mechanism of action of pregabalin in prophylaxis of manic depressive psychoses?
What is the mechanism of action of pregabalin in prophylaxis of manic depressive psychoses?
- Enhancement of GABA activity
- Inhibition of sodium channels
- Inhibition of downstream signal transduction cascade
- Blockade of calcium channels, which prevents release of glutamate (correct)
What is the recommended time for monitoring lithium levels after initiating treatment or changing the dose?
What is the recommended time for monitoring lithium levels after initiating treatment or changing the dose?
- 7 days after initiating treatment or changing the dose (correct)
- 1 month after initiating treatment
- 2-3 days after initiating treatment
- 12 hours after the last dose
What is the half-life of lithium?
What is the half-life of lithium?
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What is a common side effect of lithium therapy?
What is a common side effect of lithium therapy?
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What is the dose of sodium valproate?
What is the dose of sodium valproate?
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What is the indication for sodium valproate?
What is the indication for sodium valproate?
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What is the laboratory monitoring required for lithium therapy?
What is the laboratory monitoring required for lithium therapy?
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What is the benefit of combining lithium with other mood stabilizers?
What is the benefit of combining lithium with other mood stabilizers?
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What is a rare but serious side effect of lithium therapy?
What is a rare but serious side effect of lithium therapy?
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