Medical Pharmcology: Practice Questions concerning Lithium

At the molecular level, best defined lithium effect:
1. effect on transmitters
2. effect on inositol phosphates
3. effect on neurotransmitter receptors
4. A & B
5. A, B & C
Lithium carbonate is the preferred treatment for:
1. typical rendogenous depression
2. schizophrenia
3. anxiety
4. bipolar disorder
5. enuresis
Reduction of lithium renal clearance:
1. chlorothiazide (Diuril)
2. newer, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
3. both
4. meter
Lithium: polydipsia/polyuria due to:
1. excessive renal blood flow
2. collecting tubule in adequately responsive to ADH
3. decreased GFR
4. reaction of concurrent amiloride administration
5. none of the above