For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness,
steady-state serum lithium concentration should be
maintained between:
A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L
B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L
C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L
D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L

1 Answer

Answer :

B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L

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