QUESTION 11 Lithium can be a drug of abuse because it causes polyuria, that is i

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QUESTION 11 Lithium can be a drug of abuse because it causes polyuria, that is it causes a great deal of urination. This sometimes is used by people especially on the treatment of lithium to use the drug to lose weight. They wish to lose a great deal of weight. This is a dangerous use of the drug. Select the symptoms that occur in a person or patient who uses lithium to lose weight. There is ONE FALSE ANSWER, Select the false answer from the following list. A Polyuria (Excessive urination) B. Polydypsia (Excessive thirst) ° C. Weight Gain Weight Loss QUESTION 12 Ms. Uma is being treated with lithium and she has been warned not to eat foods that may interfere with the action of lithium. These foods are called Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO's). Some of these foods are wine, cheese and pickled pigs feet. But Ms. Uma is not listening to the Doctor's orders. She is eating a great many foods with cheese. Ms. Uma now has all of the following adverse or unpleasant symptoms EXCEPT A Agitation B. C.Hyperthermia (temperature is warmer than usual) OD Hypothermia (temperature is colder than normal)

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11. Correct answer:- (C) weight gain

Explanation:- Patient may be at an increased risk for weight gain while taking lithium.
However, patient can control this unwanted effect with a diet and exercise regimen.

12. Correct answer:- (D) Hypothermia

Explanation:- Hypothermia is not a side effect of lithium therapy.

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