Lithium _________

question 48

Multiple Choice

Lithium _________

• A) is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression.
• B) has both antimanic and antidepressant effects.
• C) is an anticonvulsant.
• D) is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which signals are transmitted; these can be chemical or electrical in nature.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vital component of the circulatory system.

Pincer Grasp

The coordination of the index finger and thumb to hold an object, an important milestone in the fine motor development of infants.