Which of the following drugs should not be prescribed when a patient is taking lithium?

a. ibuprofen
b. atenolol
c. clonidine
d. neosynephrine


a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g., ibuprofen) increase lithium blood levels by decreasing its clearance in the urine.

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