Lithium Is Most Commonly Prescribed for Which Disorder?​

question 7

Multiple Choice

Lithium is most commonly prescribed for which disorder?​

• A)seasonal affective disorder
• B)​endogenous depression
• C)​reactive depression
• D)bipolar disorder

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Definitions:

Manic

Pertaining to or suffering from mania, a mental condition characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Hypomanic

Pertaining to a mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and mood elevation (euphoria), with behavior that is clearly different from the person's non-depressed mood.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Depressed Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, contributing significantly to the diagnosis of depression.