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What blood values should be monitored with ethosuximide (Zarontin)? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTs, Serum drug level, UA
What should the families be taught regarding the monitoring of seizure activity? - ANSWER-avoid abruptly stopping any seizure medication-espically levetiracetam (keppra)
Multi-organ failure is a risk with the use of lamotrigine (Lamictal) what are the signs/symptoms? - ANSWER-may present with fever and lymphadenopathy
What are the precautions and contraindications for the tricyclic antidepressants? - ANSWER-pt with heart disease
What is the appropriate first line antidepressant for children? - ANSWER-fluoxetine (Prozac)
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How long does it take for SSRIs (e.g. Paxil) to produce an effect in pt with depression? - ANSWER-up to 2-6 weeks
The serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are used for depression with lack of motivation-name a drug in this class - ANSWER-Cymbalta
What is cymbalta used for other than depression - ANSWER- pain (fibro)
Which benzo has the greatest risk for developing dependence? - ANSWER-temazepam - shouldn't be used more that 3 x wk for less than 3 months
Why is buspirone (Buspar) and a SSRI combined - ANSWER- used for pts with anxiety and depression
What type of diet is recommended with the use of lithium? - ANSWER-diet with consitent levels of sodium
Can valproate be use during 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER-Can still get pregnant but need to increase intake of folic acid
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