When initiating lithium, how long should you wait before checking a lithium level? What is the therapeutic goal level of lithium?
A) Wait 6 hours; therapeutic level is 0.8-1.2 mmol/L
B) Wait 12 hours; therapeutic level is 0.6-1.2 mmol/L
C) Wait 24 hours; therapeutic level is 0.5-1.5 mmol/L
D) Wait 48 hours; therapeutic level is 0.4-1.0 mmol/L