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A Female patient was on lithium for bipolar disorder for 6 months.she fasted for some days due to religious condition and later presented with seizures,tremors, confusion and weakness. What investigations have to be done to diagnose her condition
A Female patient was on lithium for bipolar disorder for 6 months.she fasted for some days due to religious condition and later presented with seizures,tremors, confusion and weakness. What investigations have to be done to diagnose her condition
Updated On: Aug 20, 2024
- serum electrolytes
- serum lithium
- ECG
- MRI
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The correct option is (B): serum lithium.
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