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    Drug Name Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate class Mechanism of Action Anatidepressant Alteration of ion transport in muscle and nerve cells; increased receptor sensitivity to serotonin. To treat bipolar manic-depressive psychosis, manic episodes Nursing Responsibilities 1. Assess neurologic and psychiatric status 2. Monitor lithium blood level, WBC count 3. Assess cardiovascular status regularly 4. Monitor vital signs 5. Monitor fluid intake and output 6. Instruct patient to take the medication with food or milk 8. Maintain normal

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    Drug Name Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate class Mechanism of Action Anatidepressant Alteration of ion transport in muscle and nerve cells; increased receptor sensitivity to serotonin. To treat bipolar manic-depressive psychosis, manic episodes Nursing Responsibilities 1. Assess neurologic and psychiatric status 2. Monitor lithium blood level, WBC count 3. Assess cardiovascular status regularly 4. Monitor vital signs 5. Monitor fluid intake and output 6. Instruct patient to take the medication with food or milk 8. Maintain normal

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    Lithium Carbonate

    Transféré par

    Ariane Regalado
    Drug Name Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate class Mechanism of Action Anatidepressant Alteration of ion transport in muscle and nerve cells; increased receptor sensitivity to serotonin. To treat bipolar manic-depressive psychosis, manic episodes Nursing Responsibilities 1. Assess neurologic and psychiatric status 2. Monitor lithium blood level, WBC count 3. Assess cardiovascular status regularly 4. Monitor vital signs 5. Monitor fluid intake and output 6. Instruct patient to take the medication with food or milk 8. Maintain normal

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    Drug Name Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate

    Class

    Mechanism of Action

    Anatidepressant Alteration of ion transport in muscle and nerve cells; increased receptor sensitivity to serotonin.

    Dosage/ Route 450 mg

    Indication >To treat bipolar manic-depressive psychosis, manic episodes

    Adverse Effect Headache, lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, slurred speech, dry mouth, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, hypotension, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, restlessness, urinary incontinence, clonic movements, stupor, azotemia, leukocytosis, nephrotoxicity

    Nursing Responsibilities 1. Assess neurologic and psychiatric status 2. Monitor lithium blood level, WBC count 3. Assess cardiovascular status regularly 4. Monitor vital signs 5. Monitor fluid intake and output 6. Monitor urinalysis and kidney function test for abnormalities 7. Instruct patient to take the medication with food or milk 8. Maintain normal dietary intake of sodium with adequate

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