What is the rationale for a person taking lithium to have enough water and salt in his or her diet?
a. Salt and water are necessary to dilute lithium to avoid toxicity.
b. Water and salt convert lithium into a usable solute.
c. Lithium is metabolized in the liver, necessitating increased water and salt.
d. Lithium is a salt that has greater affinity for receptor sites than sodium chloride.
Answer: d. Lithium is a salt that has greater affinity for receptor sites than sodium chloride.
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