Lithium Has Declined in Use to Treat Bipolar Disorder Due

question 70

Multiple Choice

Lithium has declined in use to treat bipolar disorder due to the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A)noncompliance by patients.
• B)minimal efficacy.
• C)toxicity and side effects.
• D)availability of newer alternatives.

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