Depakote Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? - Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance 2. What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis 3. What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC 4. What kind of teachi...

1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse? 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2. The infant has good head control when held upright. 3. The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft. correct answer: 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2) The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client in the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of decreased level of consciousness (LOC) seconda...

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how ...

PMHNP Exam Prep: Georgette’s Comprehensive 388 Question Review with Correct Answers, When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________, Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged., ADPIER, Lithium, Lithium toxicity occurs at levels, Signs of Lithium toxicity,Lithium is gold standard for, Lithium has evidence shown to, What does lithium cause in neonate, especially 1st trimester, dehydration and hyponatremia cause lithium levels to, Baseline labs before initiation o...

What should the nurse teach the client about taking antipsychotic mediation along with beta-blockers? correct answers Together they may make your heart beat in an abnormal rhythm or lower you BP too much. 1. Divalproex sodium (Depakote) education. correct answers a. Use: anticonvulsant b. Check liver enzymes c. Take med with meals to avoid GI upset d. Don't crush or chew it e. Drink plenty of fluids afterwards What should a nurse ask when a patient states he/she is going to commit sui...

LMR Georgette's PMHNP Certification Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: How do you promote health in a location with multiple ethnicities and education levels? Answer: Multiple cultural education and ethnospecific assessment parameters Q: What if a patient wants a traditional healer? Answer: Allow this - remember ROI/informed consent Q: Normal TSH? Answer: 0.5-5.0 Q: TSH < 0.5 = ? Answer: ...

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam UPDATED 2023 GRADED A+ ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam UPDATED 2023 Wernicke-Korsakoff Expected Finding Confusion Heroin Intoxication Expected Finding Respiratory Depression Reaction of Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Denial Valproic Acid Teaching Teach the need to regularly monitor liver function levels due to the risk of hepatotoxicity When should Donapezil be taken? Bedtime to reduce the risks for injury due to bradycardia and sync...

NURS 615 Meds Drug Chart Exam 2 Complete Solution. Anticonvulsants Drug Name Trade Name Subclass MOA SE Special Notes/Black Box Warnings Considerations/Education Carbamazepine Tegretol Iminostilbenes Not known; thought to affect the Na++ channels, slowing influx of Na++ in the cortical neurons & slowing spread of abnormal activity RARE reports of aplastic anemia & agranulocytosis COMMON ↓WBC ↓Plts **Effects body’s production of RBC, WBC, and Plts** CBC Q4mo Der...

Cyclothymic Disorder Diagnostic Criteria: correct answer: • Diagnostic Criteria: For at least 2 years (1 year in children and adolescents) there have been numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic episode and numerous periods with depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a major depressive episode • During the above 1- or 2-year period, the hypomanic and depressive periods have been present for at least half of the time and the...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ - ANSWER wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. - ANSWER Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER - ANSWER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium - ANSWER Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels - ANSWER > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity - ANSWER severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, hea...