All of the Following Are Side Effects of Lithium Therapy

question 100

Multiple Choice

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy EXCEPT

• A)lowered thyroid functioning.
• B)weight loss.
• C)toxicity.
• D)lack of energy.

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