Lithium

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.

 

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 2.5 hours.

 

Statement of Learning Need

Lithium is a well known antimanic agent in patients with bipolar disorder. There are other uses of lithium that are off label and in combination with other medication used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder. Clinicians who treat bipolar disorder infrequently may be unfamiliar with all of the helpful uses of lithium, especially in special populations and for patients diagnosed with mixed mood states.

Course Purpose

To inform health clinicians of the indications, uses, contraindications and potential side effects of lithium.

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.

 

Disclosures

Abimbola Farinde, PhD., PharmD, Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Kellie Wilson, PharmD, Jennifer McAnally, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Susan DePasquale, MSN, PMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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