RNSG2213/RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing Review With Actual Questions And Correct Answer A+

RNSG2213/RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing Review With Actual Questions And Correct Answer A+ Common side effects are nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, thirst, drowsiness, mild hand tremor, polyuria, weight gain, sleeplessness, lightheadedness. - ANSWER What are the common side effects of lithium? Valproates; i.e. divalproex (Depakote) - ANSWER anticonvulsant agent used in treatment of bipolar disorder. Rapid onset, well tolerated, with little effect on cognition. Side effects include hair loss, weight gain, tremors, GI upset, dose-related thrombocytopenia. Monitoring of serum levels necessary 50-115 mcg/ML - ANSWER What is the therapeutic serum level for valproates like divalproex (Depakote)? Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - ANSWER anticonvulsant used to treat bipolar disorder; effective for most pt that do not respond to valproates or lithium. CBC s/b determined weekly to check for agranulocytosis, and should not be used with SSRIs. Topiramate (Topamax) - ANSWER anticonvulsant used to treat bipolar disorder; side effect of weight loss, cognitive dulling. gabapentin (Neurontin) - ANSWER anticonvulsant used to treat bipolar disorder. Usually used in adjunctive role, not in monotherapy. Effective if pt experiences anxiety. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) - ANSWER anticonvulsant used to treat bipolar disorder; similar to carbamazepine (Tegretol), but with less side effects.