Maintenance of a therapeutic serum level of lithium is dependent on adequate serum levels of
a. sodium.
b. chloride.
c. potassium.
d. magnesium.
A
It is believed that lithium substitutes for the sodium (Na) ion in neurons. Reductions or increases in Na intake affect the serum lithium level. The other options have not been identified as critical to lithium level.
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