Medication Basics
This class helps stabilize mood swings in bipolar disorder.
Mood stabilizers
Feeling very sleepy is called this.
Sedation
Depakote requires monitoring of this organ.
Liver
Morning anxiety may relate to this.
Medication activation
This symptom may look like anxiety but isn’t.
Akathisia
This is why meds often take weeks to work.
Brain chemistry changes gradually
Nausea, diarrhea, or upset stomach are called this.
GI side effects
Trileptal can lower this electrolyte.
Sodium
This population needs slower titration.
Anxiety-sensitive patients
Mood stabilizers help prevent this.
Mood swings
This medication works on brain chemicals like serotonin or dopamine.
Psychotropic medication
Restlessness and inability to sit still is called this.
Akathisia
Drinking too little water on lithium can cause this.
Toxicity
Older adults are more sensitive to this.
Side effects
This condition increases relapse risk.
Nonadherence
This is the difference between a brand name and generic medication.
Same drug, different manufacturer
Dry mouth and blurry vision are examples of this.
Anticholinergic side effects
Drinking too much water can cause this.
Low sodium / dilution
This med class can affect metabolism.
Antipsychotics
Stable routines help with this diagnosis.
Bipolar disorder
This term means two meds working together for better effect.
Augmentation
A life-threatening reaction includes confusion, fever, sweating, rapid heart rate, high BP, diarrhea, muscle stiffness or twitching, shivering, and tremors, often after starting or increasing certain antidepressants.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This organ clears lithium from the body.
Kidneys
Substance use can interfere with this.
Med effectiveness
This medical condition can mimic anxiety symptoms.
Thyroid disorder