All of the Following Statements About Lithium Therapy Are True

question 82

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

• A) for those patients who respond to lithium, approximately 70% will relapse.
• B) for anyone with recurrent manic episodes, maintenance on lithium is recommended to prevent relapse.
• C) once a person is symptom-free for 6 months, he/she may stop taking lithium.
• D) people stop taking lithium to regain the euphoric feeling that mania produces.

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Definitions:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

A key ligament within the knee joint that connects the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone), critical for stabilizing the knee.

Medial Collateral Ligament

A major ligament located on the inner side of the knee, providing stability to the joint by preventing it from overextending inward.

Hyperextension

An excessive extension of a limb or joint beyond its normal range of motion, potentially resulting in injury.

Elevation

The upward movement of bones or body parts, typically referring to movement in a superior direction.