Question

A 35-year-old female with a long history of bipolar disorder is stabilized on lithium. Which parameter is most important to monitor regularly to avoid toxicity and ensure therapeutic levels?

Accepted Answer

Serum lithium levels every 3 months

Answer

LFTs every 2 weeks

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Complete blood count every 6 months

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Creatine kinase (CK) levels every month

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Cholesterol levels annually

Practice question

A 35-year-old female with a long history of bipolar disorder is stabilized on lithium. Which parameter is most important to monitor regularly to avoid toxicity and ensure therapeutic levels?