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What is the primary treatment for lithium toxicity?
What is the primary treatment for lithium toxicity?
- Increasing lithium dosage
- Administration of diuretics
- Dialysis
- Correction of fluid & electrolyte imbalances (correct)
Which lab should be monitored when administering lithium?
Which lab should be monitored when administering lithium?
- Potassium levels
- Serum drug levels (8-12 hours after last dose and just before next dose) (correct)
- White blood cell count
- Blood glucose levels
What should patients be educated to avoid when taking lithium?
What should patients be educated to avoid when taking lithium?
- NSAIDs (correct)
- Antihistamines
- Antacids
- Antibiotics
What is a common effect of long-term use of diazepam (Valium)?
What is a common effect of long-term use of diazepam (Valium)?
How does lithium toxicity manifest in the cardiovascular system?
How does lithium toxicity manifest in the cardiovascular system?
What is the risk of dehydration or sodium depletion in relation to lithium toxicity?
What is the risk of dehydration or sodium depletion in relation to lithium toxicity?
What is the pregnancy category for lithium?
What is the pregnancy category for lithium?
What is the primary use of diazepam (Valium)?
What is the primary use of diazepam (Valium)?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on lithium levels?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on lithium levels?
What is the potential effect of lithium toxicity on kidney function?
What is the potential effect of lithium toxicity on kidney function?
What is the potential CNS effect of lithium toxicity?
What is the potential CNS effect of lithium toxicity?
Which drug has a narrow therapeutic index with a therapeutic level of 10-20 mcg/mL?
Which drug has a narrow therapeutic index with a therapeutic level of 10-20 mcg/mL?
Which drug promotes dopamine synthesis and can cause N/V, dyskinesia, and orthostatic hypotension?
Which drug promotes dopamine synthesis and can cause N/V, dyskinesia, and orthostatic hypotension?
Which drug is primarily used for tremors and counteracts dyskinesia of dopaminergic drugs?
Which drug is primarily used for tremors and counteracts dyskinesia of dopaminergic drugs?
Which antipsychotic drug is indicated for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and tourettes syndrome?
Which antipsychotic drug is indicated for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and tourettes syndrome?
Which SSRIs drug is very good for anxiety but may worsen anxiety initially?
Which SSRIs drug is very good for anxiety but may worsen anxiety initially?
Which bipolar treatment drug has a narrow therapeutic index and is indicated for bipolar disorder?
Which bipolar treatment drug has a narrow therapeutic index and is indicated for bipolar disorder?
Which drug can cause CNS suppression, gingival hyperplasia, and skin rash that can result in Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Which drug can cause CNS suppression, gingival hyperplasia, and skin rash that can result in Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Which drug interaction involves inducing hepatic metabolism of warfarin & OCPs?
Which drug interaction involves inducing hepatic metabolism of warfarin & OCPs?
Which drug has incompatibilities with IV administration and can cause cardiovascular collapse with rapid administration?
Which drug has incompatibilities with IV administration and can cause cardiovascular collapse with rapid administration?
Which antipsychotic drug has a lower incidence of EPS but more metabolic issues and can cause somnolence, hypotension, and seizures?
Which antipsychotic drug has a lower incidence of EPS but more metabolic issues and can cause somnolence, hypotension, and seizures?
Which antipsychotic drug blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors and has a black box warning for increased risk of suicide in children, adolescents, and young adults?
Which antipsychotic drug blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors and has a black box warning for increased risk of suicide in children, adolescents, and young adults?
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