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28 year old female who is a known case of bipolar disorder on lithium therapy is posted for varicose vein repair. What should be done regarding lithium

A
Stop lithium 24 hours prior to surgery
B
Continue lithium till the day of surgery
C
Replace lithium with diazepam
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Lithium has to be stopped 24 hrs prior to surgery.

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