Which of the Following Is True of Lithium

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of lithium?

• A) It is not approved for use in adolescents.
• B) It may be effective in adolescents, but recent randomized controlled trials indicate it is not effective in children.
• C) The side effects mean it cannot be prescribed to children, even if it is effective.
• D) It primarily addresses the mania in bipolar disorder.

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