Although the Mood-Stabilizing Drug Lithium Is the Preferred Treatment for Bipolar

question 47

Multiple Choice

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they

• A)become anxious that the drug is too toxic.
• B)miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces.
• C)start to have panic attacks.
• D)cannot afford the high cost of the medication.

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