Psychiatry Flashcards by Darcy Horler | Brainscape

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What should anyone started on lithium be told?

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Look out for lithium toxicity, hypothyroidism, renal dysfunction & benign intracranial hypertension
Maintain adequate fluid intake & avoid changes to salt intake
Avoid NSAIDS

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What should anyone started on antipsychotics be told?

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Avoid direct sunlight (photosensitive)
May be more drowsy

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What should anyone started on clozapine be told?

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Risk of agranulocytosis

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