A Patient Develops Mania After Discontinuing Lithium

A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New prescriptions are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa) . The addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen will:

A) minimize the side effects of lithium.
B) bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
C) enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
D) provide long-term control of hyperactivity.

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