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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient treated for bipolar disorder with lithium carbonate (Eskalith) is scheduled for a lithium blood level. What is the therapeutic serum lithium level?

A) 0.5 to 1.2 mEq/L
B) 1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L
C) 2.7 to 2.9 mEq/L
D) 2.75 to 3.25 mEq/L

Question 2

A patient is to receive imipenemcilastatin (Primaxin) IM to treat P. aeruginosa. What should imipenemcilastatin be mixed with prior to administering intramuscularly?

A) Meropenem (Merrem)
B) Gentamicin (Garamycin)
C) Lidocaine
D) Epinephrine

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The therapeutic serum lithium level is 0.5 to 1.2 mEq/L. A serum lithium level of 2.7 to 2.9 mEq/L is toxic. A serum lithium level of 1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L is toxic. A serum lithium level of 2.75 to 3.25 mEq/L is toxic.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
When preparing imipenemcilastatin for IM injection, lidocaine is added to decrease pain. Meropenem, gentamicin, and epinephrine are not added to imipenemcilastatin.