Toxic levels of Lithium (>2.0 mEq/L) are most effectively removed from the body using which intervention?
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Correct answer: Intermittent hemodialysis
Lithium is a small, water-soluble ion with low protein binding, making it an ideal candidate for hemodialysis. Charcoal is ineffective because it does not bind to small ions like lithium.
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