Medications

Question 1

Lithium Therapeutic Range

Answer 1

0.6-1.4

Question 2

Levels of Lithium that would indicate mild toxicity

Answer 2

1.5-2.5

Question 3

S/S of mild Lithium toxicity (levels between 1.5-2.5)

Answer 3

• muscle tremors and/or twitching
• ataxia
• tinnitus
• blurred vision
• vertigo
• hyperactive Deep tendon reflexes

Question 4

S/S of severe lithium toxicity (levels above 2.5)

Answer 4

• elevated temperature
• decreased urinary output (renal failure)
• hypotension
• cardiac dysrhythmias
• altered LOC
• coma
• death

Question 5

Kava is contraindicated with amitriptyline due to possible ___________ damage

Answer 5

Liver

Question 6

Early signs of liver damage

Answer 6

• fatigue
• dark urine
• possibly jaundice

Question 7

Amitriptyline is broken down by the ________

Answer 7

liver

Question 8

Kava has been used to treat ______, but may increase _______

Answer 8

anxiety; depression