Vince Has Mood Swings That Vary from Relatively Deep Depression

question 37

Multiple Choice

Vince has mood swings that vary from relatively deep depression and mania that has caused risk-taking problems.His psychiatrist

• A) is likely to recommend lithium to prevent future episodes of both mania and depression.
• B) is likely to recommend lithium to bring him out of a current manic or depressive episode.
• C) will warn Vince that his blood must be monitored carefully because high concentrations of lithium can be toxic and even fatal.
• D) is likely to do all of these.

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