A 21-year-old client has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has begun treatment with lithium carbonate
The nurse has taught the client about the importance of having the requisite blood samples drawn at the scheduled times to monitor blood levels of the drug. What is the therapeutic level of lithium?
A) 1 to 1.5 mEq/L
B) 1.5 to 2 mEq/L
C) 2 to 2.5 mEq/L
D) 2.5 to 3 mEq/L
Ans: A
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Lithium is administered orally in slow-release form to produce therapeutic serum levels from 1 to 1.5 mEq/L. Maintenance doses range from 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L.
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