A Patient Develops Mania After Discontinuing Lithium

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New prescriptions are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa) . The addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen will:

• A) minimize the side effects of lithium.
• B) bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
• C) enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
• D) provide long-term control of hyperactivity.

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