[Answered]: A 29-year-old woman presents to her primary care…

A 29-year-old woman presents to her primary care provider with complaints of episodic late-night agitation and not sleeping, to the extent that her job is in jeopardy due to her poor performance for the last several weeks. Her husband reports that she recently spent their savings on a shopping spree. He is worried that she might be taking illicit substances, as her behavior changes very often. A toxicology screen comes back negative. The provider diagnoses her with bipolar disorder and prescribes lithium. Which of the following statements best describes the prescribed therapy? A. The prescribed medication does not require therapeutic monitoring B. The patient should be informed about the risk of thyroid function impairment. C. The medication can be discontinued when the patient’s symptoms subside. D. Another medication cannot be added to this one if it does not control her symptoms. E. The patient may get pregnant if she wishes to do so while on this medication.