All of the Following Statements About Lithium Therapy Are True

question 109

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

• A) lithium can act as an antidepressant.
• B) lithium can act as a mood stabilizer.
• C) dosage must be carefully regulated to prevent toxicity.
• D) the side effects of lithium are less serious than those of other antidepressants.

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