Question

A patient is being started on lithium carbonate for bipolar affective disorder. Which of the following tests is essential to perform BEFORE initiating lithium therapy, according to NICE CG178?

Accepted Answer

Urea and electrolytes, eGFR, and Thyroid Function Tests

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Liver Function Tests and Full Blood Count

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ECG and serum calcium

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Lipid profile and HbA1c

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Pregnancy test and serum magnesium

Practice question

A patient is being started on lithium carbonate for bipolar affective disorder. Which of the following tests is essential to perform BEFORE initiating lithium therapy, according to NICE CG178?