Question

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of lithium as a treatment for bipolar disorder?

O a. Absorption rates vary widely among individuals, presenting a challenge in prescribing the best dosage.
O b. Unlike most drugs for mental health disorders, lithium has few notable side effects.
o
Patient compliance for taking antimanic drugs like lithium for bipolar disorder is much higher than for other mental health disorder
medications.
O d. It is far more effective at treating the disorder's depressive symptoms than manic symptoms.

Answer 1

O a. Absorption rates vary widely among individuals, presenting a challenge in prescribing the best dosage.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder associated with changes in mood, concentration, and energy in individuals suffering this condition. Lithium is one of the most commonly used medications for the treatment of the bipolar disorder. Lithium is a mood stabilizer that directly acts on the central nervous system, modulating mood and behavior. It has been shown that lithium significantly reduces the risk to suffer acute manic and depressive episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder. Lithium is absorbed through the stomach and excreted in the urine, but there are factors that influence its absorption rate (e.g., ingestion of foods tends to increase lithium absorption), and side effects seem to be associated with the rate of increase in serum lithium concentrations. In general, side effects related to the use of lithium medication can be overcome by adjusting the dose (always under the guidance of a healthcare professional).