Lithium in Bipolar Treatment

12/03/2025 6 min Temporada 1 Episodio 60
Lithium in Bipolar Treatment

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Episode Synopsis

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 ---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gecVHaY_Ix8&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq5HGfNV-GbOlYHtDwd35OeG&index=60