Lithium

Class/drug

100

What is the class of medication Lithium is in? 

Antimanic

200

What generation mood stabilizer is Lithium?

First generation

Indication of Use

100

What Mental health diagnosis Lithium the first line treatment for?

Bipolar Disorder Type 1

WarningPrecautions

100

What type of analgesic will increase Lithium levels in the body? 

NSAIDS

200

What is the therapeutic range of Lithium?

0.8-1.2 mEq/L

Side effects/adverse effects

100

A patient started taking lithium and exhibiting these symptoms, what is going on with the patient?

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

General

100

What is the difference between Bipolar Type 1 and Bipolar Type 2?

Type 1 has mania and Type 2 has hypomania and more depressive episodes.

200

What is the most common symptom in Bipolar Type 1?

Manic Episodes – irritable, elevated, hypertalkative, grandiose, racing thoughts