Lithium Is Most Likely to Be Used with a Person

question 22

Multiple Choice

Lithium is most likely to be used with a person whose diagnosis is

• A) depression.
• B) bipolar disorder.
• C) schizophrenia.
• D) panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging to prevent weight gain.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by the pursuit of thinness to dangerously low weight levels.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

Energy Intake

The amount of energy derived from foods and beverages consumed, measured in calories or joules.