The Most Significant Problem Associated with the Use of Lithium

question 58

Multiple Choice

The most significant problem associated with the use of lithium in the treatment of affective disorders is

• A)its low therapeutic index
• B)its tendency to be toxic to the liver
• C)its expense as a prescription medication
• D)the requirement of maintaining low sodium intake for it to be effective

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Definitions:

Vomeronasal Organ

An auxiliary olfactory sense organ that is found in many animals and is believed to be involved in detecting pheromones.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

Prey Killing

The act exhibited by certain animals of hunting and killing other animals for food.

Receptor Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that respond to chemical and physical stimuli in the environment, sending signals to the brain.