1. A 39-year old female patient presently on lithium would like to try a new medication to treat her bipolar disorder. She has had concerns about side effects from lithium and wants to learn more about Lamotrigine (Lamictal) as a treatment option. The PMHNP conveys some of the unique aspects of this agent, including which of the following? I don’t think I had this question
A.
There is some indication lamotrigine can prevent progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease
B.
Lamotrigine may cause rashes, including the life-threatening Stevens-Johnson syndrome
C.
It was one of the first anticonvulsants approved by the FDA to treat bipolar depression
D.
There is a risk for amenorrhea and polycystic ovarian disease in women of childbearing age