Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers-What are the special considerations for treating a client with lithium? What education points are important to discuss with your patient?

What specific geriatric considerations are required in choosing an antidepressant to treat depression in an elderly client?
When would you choose to use a mood stabilizer? What challenges are associated with determining an appropriate mood stabilizer?

What is the BlackBox warning you have to consider when using antidepressants and/or a mood stabilizer? What specific patient education points will you include?
What happens if a client with bipolar depression is treated with an antidepressant medication alone?

What are the special considerations for treating a client with lithium? What education points are important to discuss with your patient?