mood stabilisers Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what mmol/L shows toxicity of lithium
A
1.5
2
Q
name the 3 main adverse effects
A
fine tremor nausea/vomiting weight gain hypothryoidism hypercalcaemia
3
Q
what may be seen on ecg
A
t wave flattening/inversion
4
Q
what are 3 overdose features
A
ataxia vomiting coarse tremor seizure slurred speech
5
Q
how regularly should Li be monitored when officially started
A
weekly until stable
6
Q
when dosage stabilised how often should pt be monitored
A
3 monthly
7
Q
when should a sample be taken of pt when first starting Li
A
12 h post dose
8
Q
what 2 should be monitored (at what interval once stablised)
A
6 months
thyroid function
renal function
9
Q
what 2 things should not be taken with MAOI?
A
cheese
marmite
broad beans
