The nurse is assessing therapeutic blood levels for a client receiving lithium (Lithobid). The nurse should recognize which of the following levels as toxic for this drug?

0.25 mEq/L to 1 mEq/L

0.2 mEq/L to 0.4 mEq/L

1.5 mEq/L to 2 mEq/L

0.5 mEq/L to 1.0 mEq/L

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Levels in this range are generally considered therapeutic for lithium.
B. Levels in this range are typically below the therapeutic range for lithium.
C. Lithium levels in the range of 1.5 mEq/L to 2 mEq/L are considered toxic and require intervention.
D. Levels in this range are generally within the therapeutic range for lithium.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Zolpidem can cause complex sleep behaviors like sleep-driving, and this side effect does not necessarily resolve after 2 weeks.
B. Zolpidem can lead to complex sleep behaviors, including sleep-driving, with associated memory loss.
C. Severe allergic reactions are not typically associated with memory loss and sleep-driving.
D. Toxic levels would present with more severe symptoms and are less likely to be solely characterized by sleep-driving.

A. White blood cell count B. Potassium level C. BUN/Creatinine D. Sodium level

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clozapine requires regular monitoring of the white blood cell count due to the risk of agranulocytosis, a potentially serious side effect.
B. While potassium levels are important, they are not the primary concern with clozapine administration.
C. BUN/Creatinine levels are monitored for kidney function but are not specific to clozapine.
D. Sodium levels are not the primary concern with clozapine administration.

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