Question 84 · LEK · Mood stabilizers
Which of the following should be monitored during the therapy with lithium?
- A. thyroid and kidney function.
- B. parathyroid gland function.
- C. ECG.
- D. triglyceride concentration.
- E. complete blood count.
Hint
Recall the organ-specific long-term adverse effects of lithium and the baseline tests required before starting it.
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