Lithium levels range - answer0.5-1.4
Sodium - answer135-145
potassium - answer3.5-5
Tricyclic Antidepressants - answerSedation, urinary retention,
they lower seizure threshold, uses include BAD, acute panic attacks, phobias, enuresis, and
chronic pain and their overdose can be deadly
MAOI - answerinhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters, hypertensive crisis. avoid
pseudonephrine.
Chlorpromazine (thorazine) - answerAnticholinergic side effects constipation, urinary retention,
blurred vision, dry mouth. Suck on hard candy. It does not alter skin perfusion.
Lithium - answermaintain sodium levels watch for vomiting, diarrhea, sweating
Alcohol withdrawal - answerNaltroxone. 2-3 days after can be a seizure risk, hand tremors will
occur, monitor bp
Difference between alzheimers and dementia - answerAlzheimers is progressive forgetfullness and
dementia is rapid
Confabulation - answerFilling in gaps in memory bu fabrication
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