Lithium levels are considered toxic when they become higher than __________ mEq/L
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1.5
Lithium therapy must be closely monitored because the therapeutic range is narrow and toxicity can be life threatening. Anything higher than 1.5 mEq/L is considered toxic.
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