Question

A patient taking long-term lithium therapy for bipolar disorder attends for routine monitoring. According to NICE CG185, what is the target therapeutic plasma lithium level for maintenance treatment, measured 12 hours post-dose?

Accepted Answer

0.4-1.0 mmol/L

Answer

0.2-0.4 mmol/L

Answer

1.0-1.5 mmol/L

Answer

1.5-2.0 mmol/L

Answer

Concentration does not require monitoring

Practice question

A patient taking long-term lithium therapy for bipolar disorder attends for routine monitoring. According to NICE CG185, what is the target therapeutic plasma lithium level for maintenance treatment, measured 12 hours post-dose?