Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders > Pharmacology
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Practice Exercise 2
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Showing 5 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client’s plasma lithium level is B.1 mEq/L, one hour after the previous lithium dose. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate (Lithobid). When teaching the client about ways to prevent lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the client to do which of the following?
A nurse in a primary care clinic is assessing a client who takes lithium carbonate (Lithotabs) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a possible indication of toxicity to this medication?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid (Depakote). The nurse should instruct the client that while taking this medication he will need to have which of the following laboratory tests completed periodically? Select all that apply
A nurse is teaching a female client who has bipolar disorder about her new prescription for lithium carbonate (Lithobid). Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching? Select all that apply
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