01
Choose all
1 point
Select all the mood stabilizers listed here that are also used to treat seizures.
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6 Mood Stabilizers Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Mood Stabilizers, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
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1 point
A person with cardiovascular risk factors is preparing to start lithium. Which additional baseline assessment may be appropriate alongside the usual laboratory and weight or BMI checks?
- A
An ECG is required for everyone starting lithium.
- B
An ECG may be appropriate if the person has cardiovascular disease or risk factors.
- C
An ECG replaces baseline kidney and thyroid assessments.
- D
An ECG is needed only when lithium is stopped.
03
True or false
1 point
True or false: A lithium level within a target range, by itself, rules out toxicity when a person has concerning symptoms.
- A
True
- B
False
04
Written response
1 point
After a lithium dose is changed, about how many weeks later should the level generally be checked? Enter the number of weeks.
05
Written response
1 point
For a commonly used lithium trough sample, how many hours after the last dose is the level drawn? Enter the interval in hours.
06
Fill in the blank
1 point
A person taking valproate develops unusual lethargy, vomiting, and confusion. A clinician may consider and check an ammonia level.
07
Choose one
1 point
A person is beginning carbamazepine. Which plan best addresses the important ongoing laboratory safety concerns?
- A
Obtain baseline blood counts and baseline and periodic liver-function tests.
- B
Check ammonia at every visit for everyone taking carbamazepine.
- C
Check lithium levels weekly.
- D
Avoid laboratory monitoring unless symptoms appear.
08
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1 point
A person taking lithium is considering a new medicine. Select all changes that should prompt contact with the prescriber for advice about lithium monitoring.
- A
Starting an NSAID such as ibuprofen
- B
Starting a thiazide diuretic
- C
Starting an ACE inhibitor or an ARB
- D
Starting a medicine with no effect on lithium concentrations
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient is preparing to start lithium. Which group of baseline assessments is especially important?
- A
Kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, thyroid function, and weight or BMI
- B
Hearing and vision tests only
- C
Ammonia and pancreatic enzymes only
- D
No baseline assessments
10
True or false
1 point
True or false: Diarrhea and dehydration can increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
- A
True
- B
False
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
A person taking lamotrigine develops a new rash. Complete the sentence: The safest general response is to seek .
12
True or false
1 point
True or false: Taking valproate at the same time or increasing lamotrigine faster than recommended can increase rash risk.
- A
True
- B
False
13
Open ended
1 point
A person taking lithium has had several days of diarrhea and now has vomiting, worsening tremor, unsteady walking, and confusion. What is the main concern, and what should the person do?
14
Choose one
1 point
For which person may an ECG be appropriate as part of the assessment before starting lithium?
- A
An ECG may be appropriate for someone with cardiovascular disease or risk factors
- B
An ECG is required for everyone, regardless of cardiovascular history
- C
An ECG replaces baseline kidney and thyroid assessments
- D
An ECG is used to check ammonia levels
15
Choose one
1 point
When might a clinician use carbamazepine drug levels?
- A
At every visit for every patient, regardless of circumstances
- B
When toxicity, adherence, or a change in response is in question
- C
Only to assess liver function
- D
Instead of blood counts and liver-function tests
16
Choose one
1 point
Which ongoing monitoring is recommended for a person taking valproate, apart from investigating new unexplained mental-status changes?
- A
Monitor liver function and blood-count or bleeding concerns
- B
Monitor thyroid function and calcium only
- C
Check lithium levels weekly
- D
No monitoring is needed if symptoms are absent
17
Choose one
1 point
How can dehydration or a major change in fluid or salt intake affect lithium safety?
- A
They reliably prevent lithium toxicity
- B
They have no effect on lithium toxicity risk
- C
They can increase lithium toxicity risk
- D
They make lithium monitoring unnecessary
18
Written response
1 point
After a lithium dose is changed, about how many weeks later should the level generally be checked?
19
Written response
1 point
A person taking valproate becomes unusually lethargic and confused and is vomiting. Which serious adverse effect should be considered?
20
Choose one
1 point
Which option lists all three categories of medicines identified as potentially raising lithium concentrations?
- A
NSAIDs, thiazide diuretics, and medicines affecting the renin–angiotensin system
- B
NSAIDs and thiazide diuretics only
- C
Thiazide diuretics and medicines affecting the renin–angiotensin system only
- D
NSAIDs and medicines affecting the renin–angiotensin system only
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