If a Person Taking Lithium Began Experiencing Nausea,vomiting,sluggishness,tremors,and Seizures,one Would

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a person taking lithium began experiencing nausea,vomiting,sluggishness,tremors,and seizures,one would suspect that:

• A) the person does not have bipolar disorder.
• B) the person is experiencing lithium intoxication.
• C) the dose is too low.
• D) the person needs adjunctive therapy.

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Definitions:

Health History Form

A document used in medical settings that records a patient's medical history, including past illnesses, surgeries, and family medical history, to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Medications

Substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent illness and disease in humans or animals.

Allergies

Immune system reactions to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, such as pollen, food, or pet dander.

SOAP Charting

A method of documentation employed by healthcare providers to write out notes in a patient's chart, consisting of four sections: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.