A 75-year-old patient is established on Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder and is currently stable. How frequently should renal function (U&Es) and ...

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A 75-year-old patient is established on Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder and is currently stable. How frequently should renal function (U&Es) and thyroid function (TFTs) be monitored according to NICE guidelines?

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Every 6 months

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Monthly

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Every 3 months

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Annually

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Only if symptomatic

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Lithium Monitoring

A 75-year-old patient is established on Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder and is currently stable. How frequently should renal function (U&Es) and thyroid function (TFTs) be monitored according to NICE guidelines?