Lithium Is Prescribed for a New Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

Lithium is prescribed for a new patient.Which information from the patient's history indicates that monitoring serum concentrations of the drug will be challenging and critical?

• A)Arthritis
• B)Epilepsy
• C)Psoriasis
• D)Congestive heart failure

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Definitions:

Topical Moisturizing Agents

Products applied directly to the skin to provide hydration and improve skin barrier function.

Bath Water

The water used for bathing, which can be tailored in temperature and additives for hygiene or therapeutic purposes.

Circumcised

Referring to the surgical removal of the foreskin from the human penis, a procedure often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

Foreskin

The retractable fold of skin covering the end of the penis.