Why Do Plasma Levels and Renal Function Need to Be

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do plasma levels and renal function need to be monitored when taking lithium?

• A)To make sure sodium levels are increased to allow for resorption of lithium
• B)To ensure lithium is not being reabsorbed through the kidneys,causing lithium toxicity
• C)To make sure sodium is allowing for resorption of lithium to increase lithium levels in the body
• D)To ensure lithium is being reabsorbed through the liver and remaining in the body to produce its effects

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price level, at a specific point in time.

Demand

The total quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a specific time period.

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where supply equals demand, and there is no external force prompting change.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.