A patient demonstrating characteristics of acute mania relapsed after discontinuing lithium. New orders are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa) . What is the rationale for the addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen?
A) It minimizes the side effects of lithium.
B) It brings hyperactivity under rapid control.
C) It enhances the antimanic actions of lithium.
D) It is used for long-term control of hyperactivity.
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