Side Effects of Lithium Therapy May Include __________

question 35

Multiple Choice

Side effects of lithium therapy may include __________.

• A) drowsiness, insomnia, restlessness, agitation, anxiety, impotence, and weight gain.
• B) cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, thirst and polyuria, tremors, and thyroid problems.
• C) depression, hallucination, agitation, bizarre behavior, and extrapyramidal reactions.
• D) dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and GI effects.

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Definitions:

Germinal Period

The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, containing genetic material from both the mother and father.

Placenta

An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Uterus

A muscular organ in the female reproductive system where a fertilized egg develops into a fetus.