Because lithium is a(n) ________ drug, lithium blood levels are monitored one or two times a week during initial therapy and monthly, thereafter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
toxic
Because lithium is a toxic drug, lithium blood levels are monitored one or two times a week during initial therapy, and monthly thereafter.
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What will be an ideal response?