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Lithium in Bipolar Treatment

Author
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
Published
Wed 12 Mar 2025
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A number of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics are indicated for the patient with bipolar disorder. Which of the following is a true statement with regard to lithium? 

A. It is considered highly teratogenic in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy 

B. It is the only mood stabilizer that has a demonstrated decrease in suicidal ideation 

C. Lithium is indicated for acute states but not for prevention of cycling 

D. Most consequences of lithium toxicity are reversible when levels normalize 

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