Lithium and Quetiapine
Question 74 A patient on Lithium and Quetiapine presents to the emergency room with anorexia. persistent nausea and vomiting. blurred vision. choreoathetoid movements. muscle fasciculations. and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. The ARNP should do all of the following EXCEPT: t… A Discontinue the Lithium. Obtain vital signs. and obtain a neurological evaluation with complete formal t” mental examination. t” C Obtain lithium level. serum electrolytes. renal function tests and ECG. I” D Give activated charcoal to remove unabsorbed Lithium.


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