The Antidepressant Medication Lithium Is Also Referred to as a Mood

question 44

Multiple Choice

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

• A)increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
• B)is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
• C)helps to prevent manic episodes.
• D)increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

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