Lithium Counselling Flashcards
1
Q
Lithium
E-
A
1-3 weeks to see effect
2
Q
Lithium
T -
A
0.5-1mmol 12 hours post intake
Every day measure lithium until stable
then every 3 months
TFT / U+E + Weight at beginning and in 6months
3
Q
Lithium
I - (4)
A
Metalic Taste
Dry mouth
N+V
weight gain
4
Q
When to seek medical attention Lithium
A
Twitching / feeling v thirsty + eye changes
5
Q
What can they not take Lithium
A
NSAIDS
Thiazides
AceI
6
Q
Lithium
C-
A
Dont miss a dose due to relapse conditions
take at same time
7
Q
What to do with pregnancy and lithium?
A
Stop lithium in 1st trimester as risk of heart problems in child
