One Disadvantage to the Use of Lithium in the Treatment

question 136

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage to the use of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder is that

• A) it is effective only for patients less than 30 years old.
• B) it can be taken only by injections, not in pill form.
• C) its effectiveness decreases after a patient uses it for more than a month.
• D) slightly increased doses can produce serious side effects.

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