Although the Mood-Stabilizing Drug Lithium Is the Preferred Treatment for Bipolar

question 107

Multiple Choice

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder,patient compliance has been a problem.Why do patients often stop taking their lithium,even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods?

• A) They become anxious that the drug is too toxic.
• B) They cannot organize their daily routine and forget their medication.
• C) They start to have panic attacks.
• D) They miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces.

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