Which of the Following Is False Concerning the Use of Lithium

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false concerning the use of lithium?

• A) Lithium is the least common treatment for bipolar disorder
• B) The side effects of lithium include cognitive symptoms, abdominal pain, nausea, and kidney dysfunction
• C) Most people take lithium even when their symptoms are not present to avoid relapse
• D) Lithium appears to stabilize serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they pay.

Deadweight Loss

The total loss of producer and consumer surplus from underproduction or overproduction.

Underproduction

A situation where the quantity produced of a good or service is less than the socially optimal level, often leading to market failure.

Market Price

The existing cost for acquiring or offloading an asset or service in the marketplace.