Increased risk for postpartum psychosis May also be called affective disorder 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L 2% of the population No gender difference No manic episodes Labs may include T4 and TSH Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Can be childhood diagnosis Ensure safety Stimulants may cause exacerbation SAD/PMDD Offer frequent snacks Most severe form Depression may be a misdiagnosis Valproic acid Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. Anticonvulsants Reduced need for sleep May be used to treat psychosis during mania Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Diagnosis is clinical Most associated with suicide Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood Euthymic Exact cause is unknown Must be given with food Increased risk for postpartum psychosis May also be called affective disorder 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L 2% of the population No gender difference No manic episodes Labs may include T4 and TSH Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Can be childhood diagnosis Ensure safety Stimulants may cause exacerbation SAD/PMDD Offer frequent snacks Most severe form Depression may be a misdiagnosis Valproic acid Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. Anticonvulsants Reduced need for sleep May be used to treat psychosis during mania Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Diagnosis is clinical Most associated with suicide Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood Euthymic Exact cause is unknown Must be given with food
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Increased risk for postpartum psychosis
May also be called affective disorder
0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
2% of the population
No gender difference
No manic episodes
Labs may include T4 and TSH
Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses
Can be childhood diagnosis
Ensure safety
Stimulants may cause exacerbation
SAD/PMDD
Offer frequent snacks
Most severe form
Depression may be a misdiagnosis
Valproic acid
Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs
Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches.
Anticonvulsants
Reduced need for sleep
May be used to treat psychosis during mania
Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity
1.5 to 2 mEq/L
Diagnosis is clinical
Most associated with suicide
Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood
Euthymic
Exact cause is unknown
Must be given with food
