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A pt.is brought to the casualty in the state of altered sensorium.He was on lithium t/t for affective disorder and has suffered through an attack of epileptic fits.On examination he has tremors increased DTR's and incontinence of urine.He has also undergone an episode of severe gastroenteritis 2 days ago.The serum lithium was found to be 1.95 m moles/L.The cause of her condition is:

A. Lithium toxicity
B. Dehydration
C. Manic episode
D. Depressive stupor
Answer» B. Dehydration


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