This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Psychiatric Illness, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Lithium toxicity is treated by following methods except:- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Acidification of urine, B. Increased hydration, C. Sodium bicarbonate, D. Hemodialysis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: There is no specific antidote for lithium intoxication. Treatment is suppoive. Care must be taken to ensure that the patient is not sodium and water depleted. So hydration should be maintained. Sodium bicarbonate can be used to help increase the excretion of lithium. Hemodialysis is most effective method of removing lithiumwhen serum lithium is >4.0 mEq/L', 'role': 'assistant'}]