A Patient with Mania Relapsed After Discontinuing Lithium

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with mania relapsed after discontinuing lithium.New orders 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)be used for long-term control of hyperactivity.

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