joshi lithium

MOA of Lithium

Inhibit DA release

Inhibit Inositol monophosphates

Which of the following ions can be replaced by the lithum

Na

Lithium is C/I in which conditions

Pregnancy

Renal disease

Sick sinus

Side effects of lithium

CNS

N/V/D

which of the following is the major excretory pathway for the lithium

Renal excretion in unchanged form

T/F Lithium may replace Na ion in the body and distributed equally

True

Which of the following is the lithium adverse effect

Diabetes insipidus

Which of the following is true for lithium in pregnancy

Pregnancy D

How the thiazide or loop diuretic may affect the lithium plasma concentration

Increased Tubular reabsorption

T/F Lithium requiring therapeutic drug monitoring

True

Which of the following is a best alternative drug for BD in pregnancy

Lurasidone