Mechanism of action
Moderates GABA to sedate the CNS
What is Benzodiazepine?
This side effect commonly causes patients to stop taking TCAs.
What is weight gain?
Lithium levels are typically drawn this many hours after the last dose.
What is 12 hours?
Psych meds should never be stopped suddenly because of this syndrome.
What is discontinuation syndrome/withdrawal?
Valproic acid belongs to this medication subclass.
What are anticonvulsants?
______ works by increasing availability of serotonin?
What is Buspirone?
This side effect of lithium often improves over time and may be treated with propranolol.
What is a fine hand tremor?
These tests are monitored routinely with lithium therapy.
What are renal function tests and electrolytes?
Patients taking sedating psych medications should avoid these activities until adjusted.
What are hazardous activities/driving?
Anticonvulsants may decrease levels of these two vitamins.
What are vitamin B12 and folate?
_____ works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin?
What is SSRIs?
This EPS symptom causes constant movement/restlessness.
What is akathisia?
Antipsychotics require monitoring of blood glucose and this long-term diabetes marker.
What is Hemoglobin A1c?
Therapy is still important for anxiety patients because medications do this.
What is temporarily treat symptoms only?
Lithium is excreted through this organ.
What are the kidneys?
________ primarily work by blocking dopamine?
This side effect of antipsychotics involves involuntary facial movements and may become permanent.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This lab test monitors thyroid function in lithium and MAOI therapy.
What is TSH?
Patients taking lithium should keep this intake consistent every day to avoid toxicity.
What are fluid and sodium intake?
The therapeutic lithium level range is this.
What is 0.5–1.5 mEq/L?
Blocks re-uptake of norepinephrine and some serotonin. Used for moderate to more severe depressions (not for suicidal clients)
ANTIDEPRESSANT. Sub-Classification: TRICYCLIC
This dangerous antipsychotic reaction includes fever, diaphoresis, muscle rigidity, and confusion.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
The normal WBC range monitored for agranulocytosis is this.
What is 4,000–11,000?
A patient on antipsychotics should use sunscreen and protective clothing because of this medication effect.
What is photosensitivity?
MAOIs require avoiding foods high in this amino acid.
What is tyramine?