Case 1 of 15Drug Prescribing and MonitoringTherapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., lithium levels, renal function)
A 34-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder is being started on lithium carbonate for maintenance therapy after her psychiatrist confirms there are no contraindications. She has no significant past medical history and takes no other medications.
Question 1 of 44
Which ONE of the following is most important to obtain BEFORE starting lithium?
Select 1. (0 / 1 selected)
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ABaseline renal function, electrolytes, and TSH
BBaseline spirometry
CBaseline liver enzymes only
DBaseline HbA1c
ENo baseline testing is required
FBaseline chest X-ray
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