Lithium

question 45

Multiple Choice

Lithium

• A) is an anticonvulsant.
• B) is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients.
• C) is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression.
• D) has both antimanic and antidepressant effects.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions marked by significant disturbances in an individual's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, affecting their ability to function in daily life.

Family Unit

A social group in society typically consisting of parents and their children living together.

Developmental Psychopathology

The study of the origin and evolution of psychological disorders, considering the influence of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors across the lifespan.

Multiple Factors

A term referring to the variety of elements or conditions that contribute simultaneously to a situation or outcome.