Lithium
.6 - 1.2
What is the other name for Divalproex?
Valproic Acid
Can a pediatric patient get a nicotine patch?
Yes, with a prescription
Can you drink alcohol and take Naltrexone?
Yes, but it should be discouraged
What is the other name for Methylphenidate?
Ritalin
Can Lithium ER tablets be crushed or chewed?
No
What is a key monitoring element for the utilization of anti-seizure medications for the treatment of mood disorders?
Monitor the patient
What are the most common adverse effects of nicotine patches?
GI upset and skin irritation
Contraindications for Naltrexone
Opiod use, acute hepatitis, liver failure
Should stimulant drugs be given to patients with anxiety disorders or seizure disorders?
No, they can worsen mania and psychosis. Stimulants have the opposite MOA that anti-seizure drugs.
What can a patient who is taking diuretics expect to experience while taking Lithium?
Diuretics, especially thiazide diuretics, can cause Lithium toxicity
What are the three anti-seizure drugs used to treat mood disorders?
Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, and Divalproex
Which nicotine replacement therapy is the fastest?
Nasal spray
Yes, but not first choice patient taking opioids
What is the transdermal patch form of Methylphenidate?
Daytrana
Tremor, increased thirst and edema
What adverse side effect can occur when Lamotrigine serum levels are too high?
Skin rash
How many mg of nicotine should a patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day get in their first step of their patch?
21 mg
What population of patients does Disulfiram (Antabuse) work best with?
Patients that have detoxed from alcohol
What is the name of a stimulant medication that can be given at night?
JORNAY PM
What type of pain medications can cause Lithium toxicity?
NSAIDS
Which anti-seizure drug is best for prophylaxis of mania?
Lamotrigine
What is the minimum duration that a patient much be on Varenicline (Chantix)?
12 weeks
Where can "hidden" forms of alcohol be found in a patient's daily activities?
mouthwash, cologne
What is the difference between Concerta and Ritalin?
Ritalin is short acting and Concerta is long acting