Which person with mania is the least likely candidate to receive lithium? The patient who is:
a. Six weeks pregnant
b. Recovering from a hysterectomy
c. Taking hormone replacement therapy
d. Displaying symptoms of postpartum depression
ANS: A
Lithium is contraindicated during pregnancy because of teratogenic effects. The remaining options would not be contraindicative to lithium therapy.
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