All of the Following Are Side Effects of Lithium Therapy

question 100

Multiple Choice

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy EXCEPT

• A)lowered thyroid functioning.
• B)weight loss.
• C)toxicity.
• D)lack of energy.

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Definitions:

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Osteoporosis

A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, leading to fragile and easily breakable bones.

Diets

Planned and regulated food intake, often tailored for weight loss, health improvement, or medical conditions.

Self-starvation

An extreme reduction in food intake, often associated with psychological conditions such as anorexia nervosa.