A client is receiving lithium therapy at a health care facility. The client informs the nurse that he is taking antacids for heartburn. The nurse would be alert for which of the following due to the interaction of the two drugs?
A) Decreased effectiveness of lithium
B) Increased risk of lithium toxicity
C) Increased risk for bipolar disorder
D) Increased psychotic symptoms
Ans: A
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Combining lithium with antacids may result in decreased effectiveness of lithium. This combination will not increase the risk for lithium toxicity, bipolar disorder, or psychotic symptoms.
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