Exam 2: MH 701 MH701 Latest Psychopharmacologic

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2025 / 2026) Psychopharmacologic / Neuroscience Foundations of Mental Health Care | Module 4 & 5 Questions and Answers | 100% Correct - Frontier

Question:

Normal lithium parameters (lab values)

Answer:

0.6 to 1.2

Question:

Toxic lithium parameters (lab values)

Answer:

1.5 or higher

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Question:

Sever lithium toxicity parameters (lab values)

Answer:

Over 2.0

Question:

Your pt is taking lamotrigine and Depakote. You expect the doses of lamotrigine will need to be higher or lower?

Answer:

Lower

*Remember...Depakote increases plasma levels of lamotrigine

Question:

Your pt is taking lamotrigine and carbamazepine. You expect the doses of lamotrigine will need to be higher or lower?

Answer:

Higher

*Remember...carbamazepine will lower plasma levels of lamotrigine

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Question:

The following symptoms indicate what?Moderate tremor Falling asleep during conversation Nystagmus Hyperreflexia Ataxia

Answer:

Lithium toxicity

Question:

The following teaching points are important with which medication?Stay hydrated Monitor carefully if sick or diet changes Lower doses if exercise increases Regulate salt intake Caution if taking diuretics/NSAIDS

Answer:

Lithium

*remember...lithium is excreted in the kidneys and is dependent on prostaglandins, which NSAIDS will suppress. 3 / 4

Question:

Monitor lithium levels for a pt on a stable dose how often?

Answer:

6-12 months

Question:

Important labs to check every 6-12 months while a pt is on lithium

Answer:

BMI Kidney fx TSH

Question:

If a pt is experiencing lack of appetite while taking lithium but has no signs of toxicity. What do you recommend?

Answer:

Decrease dose/hold lithium or increase sodium intake.

*remember...both of these will be TEMPORARY

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