Bipolar Medications | Lithium, Valproic Acid, Carbamazepine for RN & PN NCLEX Success

This lesson breaks down the most high-yield bipolar medications—Carbamazepine, Valproic Acid, and Lithium—for nursing students and NCLEX prep. You’ll learn side effects, patient teaching, and safety interventions with easy memory tricks to help you master psychiatric pharmacology. TRY SIMPLENURSING FOR FREE. Make nursing knowledge stick with SimpleNursing: https://shorturl.at/mGxem 🔗 Helpful Links: Bipolar Disorder Nursing Care Plan: https://simplenursing.com/bipolar-disorder-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/?utm_content=bipolar_meds_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com Bipolar Medications NCLEX Practice Questions: https://simplenursing.com/bipolar-medications-nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_content=bipolar_meds_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com Psychiatric NCLEX Practice Questions: https://simplenursing.com/psychiatric-nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_content=bipolar_meds_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com Antipsychotic Medications NCLEX Review: https://simplenursing.com/antipsychotics-medications-nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_content=bipolar_meds_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com What You’ll Learn: - Key teaching points for Carbamazepine, Valproic Acid, and Lithium - Signs of Lithium toxicity and how to keep patients safe - Acronyms like LITH for quick recall on exam day - Nursing priorities for hydration, sodium balance, and medication interactions Why This Matters: Bipolar medications often appear on the NCLEX and in clinical scenarios. Understanding therapeutic ranges, safety precautions, and side effect management will improve your patient care and help you avoid common test pitfalls. 👍 Like this video if it helped you, subscribe for more nursing pharmacology tips, and drop a comment with the next med class you’d like covered! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Bipolar Medications and Study Resources 0:25 - Carbamazepine: Indications, Side Effects, and Teaching Tips 1:08 - Valproic Acid: Indications, Side Effects, and Key Warnings 1:45 - Lithium Overview: Indications and Therapeutic Range 2:23 - Lithium Toxicity: Risk Factors and Key Signs 3:04 - Acronym LITH: Key Points for Lithium Safety 3:30 - Lithium and Sodium: Hydration and Dehydration Risks 4:46 - Toxic Signs to Report: Neuromuscular and GI Symptoms 5:42 - NSAIDs and Lithium: Why to Avoid and Alternatives 6:09 - Common Side Effects of Lithium: What to Teach Patients 6:42 - Teaching Tips: Managing Dry Mouth, Fatigue, and Weight Changes 7:01 - Closing and Study Resources More Nursing Resources: Official Website: https://shorturl.at/mGxem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplenursing.com_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplenursing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleNursing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/simplenursing #bipolar #lithium #valproicacid #carbamazepine #psychmeds #pharmacology #NCLEX #nursingschool #nclexprep #nursingeducation #nclexstudyguide #nclex_rn #nursingstudent