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jenna1

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Lithium toxicity is most likely with which of the following patients?
 
  A.
  Elderly man with diarrhea from food poisoning
  B.
  Teenage girl on oral contraceptives
  C.
  40-year-old man who smokes marijuana on the weekend
  D.
  All of the above are at high risk

Question 2

Which diversional activity is most appropriate for a patient in a manic phase?
 
  A.
  Bridge
  B.
  Exercise class
  C.
  Cross stitch
  D.
  Computer game


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aadams68

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Diarrhea can precipitate dehydration, which is a common cause of lithium toxicity. Responses B and C are not indicators of high risk behaviors for toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Physical activity to discharge pent-up energy can be useful. The other activities are sedentary and require concentration, which would be difficult for the manic patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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