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NCLEX-RN · Question #842
The therapeutic blood-level range for lithium is:
The correct answer is B. 0.5-1.5 mEq/L. (A) This range is too low to be therapeutic. (B) This is the therapeutic range for lithium. (C) This range is above the therapeutic level. (D) This range is toxic and may cause severe side effects.
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Question
The therapeutic blood-level range for lithium is:
Options
- A0.25-1.0 mEq/L
- B0.5-1.5 mEq/L
- C1.0-2.0 mEq/L
- D2.0-2.5 mEq/L
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A5% (2)
- B90% (36)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A) This range is too low to be therapeutic. (B) This is the therapeutic range for lithium. (C) This range is above the therapeutic level. (D) This range is toxic and may cause severe side effects.
Topics
#lithium#therapeutic drug levels#mood stabilizers#bipolar disorder
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