The Antidepressant Medication Lithium Is Also Referred to as a Mood

question 44

Multiple Choice

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

• A)increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
• B)is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
• C)helps to prevent manic episodes.
• D)increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

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Definitions:

Premenstrual Disorder

A term likely meant to refer to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), conditions characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that occur in the one to two weeks before a woman's period.

Menstrual Disturbance

Menstrual disturbance refers to any abnormal condition or disorder in the menstrual cycle, including irregular, missed, or heavy periods.

Menstruation

The monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed, resulting in bleeding through the vagina, if pregnancy has not occurred.

First Milk

Colostrum, a nutrient-rich fluid produced by mammals late in pregnancy that provides essential antibodies to newborns.