Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LithiumLithonateNursingConsiderations     Generic Name lithium

Trade Name Lithizine

Indication mania

Action alters cation transport and neurotransmitter reuptake

Therapeutic Class Mood Stabilizer

Pharmacologic Class none

Nursing Considerations • do not administer with NSAIDs
• monitor drug blood levels frequently
• may cause seizures, arrhythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea, anorexia, hypothyroidism, tremors
• Ace Inhibitors may increase serum levels
• instruct patient to maintain adequate fluid intake
• therapeutic level: 0.5-1.5 mEq/L