A 34-year-old man with bipolar disorder has been on stable lithium therapy for 18 months with therapeutic levels. He is otherwise healthy and is aged ...

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A 34-year-old man with bipolar disorder has been on stable lithium therapy for 18 months with therapeutic levels. He is otherwise healthy and is aged under 65. According to NICE recommendations, how frequently should serum lithium concentration now be monitored?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

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Every 4 weeks

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Every 3 months

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Annually

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Only if clinically indicated

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Lithium Therapy

A 34-year-old man with bipolar disorder has been on stable lithium therapy for 18 months with therapeutic levels. He is otherwise healthy and is aged under 65. According to NICE recommendations, how frequently should serum lithium concentration now be monitored?