« previous next »

Author Question: Laboratory results show a patient's lithium level is 1.0 mEq/L. Select the correct analysis. a. ... (Read 172 times)

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 19, 2018
Laboratory results show a patient's lithium level is 1.0 mEq/L. Select the correct analysis.
 
  a. Within therapeutic limits
  b. Below therapeutic limits
  c. Above therapeutic limits
  d. Incorrect. Lithium levels are reported as mEq/dL

Question 2

Before treatment of an addiction can actually begin, many persons first must go through the process of removing the substance from their bodies under medical supervision. This is known as:
 
  a. Abstinence
  b. Withdrawal
  c. Detoxification
  d. Intoxication


Christopher

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Therapeutic range for a blood sample taken 8 to 12 hours after the last dose of lithium is 0.4 to 1.0 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

C
Before treatment actually can begin, many persons first must go through detoxification, the process of withdrawing from a substance under medical supervision. Abstinence refers to not engaging in an activity; withdrawal refers to the signs and symptoms experienced when an individual stops taking a substance that he or she is dependent on; and intoxication is a state of behavioral or psychological change that results from exposure to a chemical.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you :)


Christopher

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how
Epidemiologists look for the causes of disease, such as toxic waste and industrial pollution, at the Epidemiologists look for the causes of disease, such as toxic waste and industrial pollution, at the
Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ... Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ...
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair. Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
Examples of endocrine disorders. (A) A patient with exophthalmos, a symptom of hyperthyroidism ... Examples of endocrine disorders. (A) A patient with exophthalmos, a symptom of hyperthyroidism ...
If the valve clearance (lash) is not correct, loosen the retaining nut and turn the valve adjusting ... If the valve clearance (lash) is not correct, loosen the retaining nut and turn the valve adjusting ...
Video: Embryonic development - week 1 and 2

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library