A Major Problem for the Use of Lithium in Psychiatry

question 112

Multiple Choice

A major problem for the use of lithium in psychiatry is that

• A) lithium dulls thought processes.
• B) there is a narrow therapeutic index for lithium.
• C) lithium may not work in up to 50 percent of patients.
• D) lithium is an expensive treatment.
• E) lithium reduces appetite and body weight.

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Definitions:

Critical Pathway

A specific plan that details the course of treatment for patients with a similar diagnosis or procedure, aimed at improving outcomes by providing a standardized approach to care.

Specifics Of Care

Detailed and individualized considerations and actions tailored to meet the unique healthcare needs of a patient.

Incident Report

A detailed account of an unexpected event, usually in a healthcare or institutional setting, aimed at identifying how to prevent recurrence.

Fall Prevention

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