Anti-Manic Agent

Question 1

Anti – Manic Agent

Answer 1

Lithium Carbonate

Question 2

True or False

Anti-Manic Agent decreases hyperactivity

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Anti-Manic Agent best taken

Answer 3

after meals

Question 4

Increase fluid intake (___L / day) and sodium intake (____ gm / day)

Answer 4

3 L, 3gm

Question 5

True or False

When taking lithium carbonate, pt is advised to exercise.

Answer 5

False

Avoid activities that increase perspiration

Question 6

It takes ___ – ___days before therapeutic effect
becomes evident. Antipsychotic is administered
during the first two weeks to manage the acute
symptoms of mania until lithium takes effect.

Answer 6

10-14 days

Question 7

Normal serum level of lithium

Answer 7

0.5 – 1.5 meq/L

Question 8

Therapeutic level is

Answer 8

0.8 – 1.2 meq/L

Question 9

Lithium toxicity signs and symptoms

Answer 9

NAUSEA
ANOREXIA
VOMITING
WEAKNESS
DIARRHEA
ABDOMINAL CRAMPS

Question 10

What drug is administered if there is lithium toxicity?

Answer 10

Mannitol

Question 11

Mood stabilizers include

Answer 11

divalproex (Depakote)
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
lamotrigine (Lamictal