Serum Case Study Essay
On admission, the patient was drowsy and confused. The patient’s serum lithium concentration was 3.50 mEq/L (therapeutic range 0.60-1.20 mEq/L). Laboratory tests were as follows: potassium 4.2 mEq/L, sodium 134 mEq/L, aspartate aminotransferase 50 U/L, alanine transaminase 60 U/L. Serum creatinine was 1.40 mg/dL with an estimated creatinine clearance of 49.21 mL/min, secondary to dehydration. Complete blood count showed white blood cell 20,780/μL, with 84% neutrophils and 8.3%