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The nurse evaluates that the dose is appropriate when the client reports what? A
For maintenance treatment, the recommended dosage is between 300 and 600 mg, administered 2 to 3 times daily, aiming for a target serum lithium concentration range of 0
Children 7 years of age and older weighing 20 kg to 30 kg—600 mg to 1500 mg or 10 mL to 25 mL given in divided
Sodium affects excitation or mania
The initial dosage for lithium treatment is 600 mg, administered 2 to 3 times daily, aiming for a target serum lithium concentration range of 0
Take lithium with or right after meals to lessen
Drink 8 to 12 glasses (8 ounces or 240 milliliters each) of water or other fluid each day, and eat a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt (sodium) as directed by your doctor or
Recommended starting dosage for adults and pediatric patients over 30 kg (2
Cut those numbers in half if the patient is frail, elderly, or is taking a medication like a thiazide
At what time should the nurse plan to have the blood specimen obtained? a
2): Tablets or Capsules: 300 mg, three times daily, or
No patients weighing less than 20 kg were enrolled
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No patients weighing less than 20 kg were enrolled
These patients should be monitored at 1- to 2-week intervals, and dosage adjusted if necessary, until stable and satisfactory serum levels and clinical state are achieved
47 mEq/L) was statistically significantly superior to placebo in decreasing acute mania or mixed states as measured
6 However, treatment dosages of lithium orotate range from 200 µg to 25 mg
47 mEq/L) was statistically significantly superior to placebo in decreasing acute mania or mixed states as measured
4): o Tablets or Capsules: 300 mg to 600 mg, two to three times daily or o Oral Solution Capsules: 150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg; Extended-release tablets: 300 mg, 450 mg; Oral lithium citrate solution (liquid): 8 mEq/5 mL; Brand names: Lithobid® The dose usually ranges from 600 mg to 1200 mg daily, but some people may require higher doses depending on weight or symptoms
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Lithium increases BDNF which is the growth hormone in the brain mentioned in a previous article that is associated with an antidepressant effect and also prevents cell death
The biggest acute problems with uptitrating lithium are GI side effects
After 5-7 days, at a stable therapeutic dose, adjust the dose based on patient’s clinical response, tolerability and target serum
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LITHOBID ® tablets contain lithium carbonate, a white odorless alkaline powder with molecular formula Li 2 CO 3 and molecular weight 73
Patients weighing 20 to 30 kg started lithium at 300 mg twice daily (600 mg/day) and could increase their dose by 300 mg weekly