Exam 2: MH 701 / MH701 (Latest
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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