Lithium

30 mph (though for safety reasons the governor limits the board to 15mph). The Voyager can cruise for up to 15 miles on one charge and can handle weight up to 330lbs. The electric longboard runs on two 36V Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, which last longer and are safer than your standard lithium-ion batteries. Grab the wireless remote and go as you use it to accelerate, decelerate and enable cruise control. The digital display on the remote shows you the battery life and current speed. The…

I chose to do the presentation on John because I want to learn more about the medications that he takes, especially Lithium. He had trouble maintaining his levels and has an increase in psychotic episodes. John has been diagnosed with Developmental Delay, Schizoaffective Disorder, Osteoporosis, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Diabetes. John has recently had lab work done to test his Lithium levels. His levels were low. This resulted in a relapse, with John having episodes of bizarre, and sometimes…

the importance of regular use of the medications and how to recognize early symptoms of a mood episode. One type of mood stabilizer, Lithium, is the foundation of treatment for Bipolar disorder. While other medications can and are prescribed its been show that lithium is the most effective medication in terms of stabilizing mood and preventing hospitalization. Lithium and other mood stabilizers are used for…

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quetiapine or olanzapine, with carbamazepine and lamotrigine as alternatives to Lithium, would be beneficial. (Bauer et al., 2012). Also, they suggested the use of anti-depressant medications for a short term use, however it is still controversial to have such medications with combination with mood stabilizer or just use them as a monotherapy. Their second approach include using Lamotrigine as an alternative to Lithium if the patient already been treated with mood stabilizer and in same time…

pill count of all his prescribe medication against a medication record form. CM noted the quantity prescribed, quantity remaining and the refill date. While conducting the medication count, CM noted a February blister pack of Lithium along with a March package. Lithium is prescribed in quantity of 60 for each blister pack and in total James had from the two blitzar pack was 49. CM noticed and addressed it with James, because it appears he does not adhere to the medication, but he is in…

Mood Stabilizer Lithium - Lithium treats your current emotional issue and additionally helps stop relapse; thus, it is important to continue taking the drug when this episode is over. Because therapeutic and harmful dose ranges are so close, it is important to watch Li blood levels terribly closely - frequently oftentimes initially, then once every few months once that. Lithium is not habit-forming. It is important to eat a standard diet with normal salt and fluid intake. Lithium decreases Na…

Part A: Symptoms and Diagnoses Kay Redfield Jamison’s memoir, An Unquiet Mind, is a clinical and personal perspective on Bipolar I Disorder. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jamison brings an unparalleled perspective to the manic-depressive memoir shelf. She’s able to cut deep into the subject with professionalism, meaningful diction, care, compassion, and most important of all—true life experience. Raised in a military family with a history of mental illness, Jamison began displaying symptoms of bipolar…

the world. Although it was the most wanted item in 2015 it isn’t the safest. Safety: Hover boards can be made safer if more precaution was took during assembly and shipping. Hover boards contain lithium batteries which are used to power everything from laptops and cell phones to cameras and tablets. Lithium batteries when overheated go through a process called thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is when the battery receives more heat than it is able to get rid of. This causes the copper in the…

the dynamic, fluctuating and chronic nature of this disease. The main goal should be managing the disease itself, not just acute episodes of mania or depression. There is no consensus on the proper pharmacological management for bipolar disorder. Lithium is the mainstay of treatment for patients with bipolar disorder and in reducing manic symptoms as well as in preventing future episodes (Jann,…