A patient who has been stable on lithium therapy for bipolar disorder complains of increased thirst and polyuria. Which investigation is most importan...

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A patient who has been stable on lithium therapy for bipolar disorder complains of increased thirst and polyuria. Which investigation is most important to assess potential lithium-induced side effects?

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Serum lithium level

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Serum glucose test

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ECG

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TSH level

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Serum cortisol

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar Disorder

A patient who has been stable on lithium therapy for bipolar disorder complains of increased thirst and polyuria. Which investigation is most important to assess potential lithium-induced side effects?