Which Patient Should Be Assessed Most Carefully for Evidence of Lithium

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which patient should be assessed most carefully for evidence of lithium toxicity when lithium is prescribed with which additional medication?

• A) Indomethacin
• B) Risperidone
• C) Ziprasidone
• D) Olanzapine

---

Definitions:

Adolescent Mothers

Refers to young females, typically within the ages of 13 to 19, who have given birth.

Support Systems

A network of people, services, and resources that provide practical, emotional, or informational assistance to individuals in need.

Raising Grandchildren

The act of grandparents taking on the primary caretaking role for their grandchildren, often due to the inability of the parents to do so.

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Individuals who are trained to assist in patient care activities under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional but are not licensed themselves.