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Which of the following is a therapeutic action of lithium?
Which of the following is a therapeutic action of lithium?
- Increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine
- Alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells (correct)
- Causes dry mouth and headache
- Decreases appetite and increases saliva production
What is one of the other uses of lithium?
What is one of the other uses of lithium?
- Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Treatment of depression (correct)
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of anxiety disorders
Which of the following is a side effect of lithium?
Which of the following is a side effect of lithium?
- Thickening of hair
- Increased appetite
- Decreased saliva production
- Joint pain (correct)
How is lithium taken for the management of manic-depressive episodes?
How is lithium taken for the management of manic-depressive episodes?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of lithium?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of lithium?
Which disorder is NOT mentioned as one of the uses of lithium?
Which disorder is NOT mentioned as one of the uses of lithium?
What does lithium do to sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells?
What does lithium do to sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells?
What does lithium inhibit the release of from stimulated neurons?
What does lithium inhibit the release of from stimulated neurons?
Study Notes
Therapeutic Actions of Lithium
- Lithium has a therapeutic action of stabilizing mood, particularly in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Uses of Lithium
- One of the other uses of lithium is in the treatment of cluster headaches.
Side Effects of Lithium
- One of the side effects of lithium is polyuria (excessive urine production).
Administration of Lithium
- Lithium is taken orally for the management of manic-depressive episodes.
Non-Side Effects of Lithium
- Hair loss is NOT a side effect of lithium.
Disorders Not Treated with Lithium
- Enuresis (bedwetting) is NOT mentioned as one of the uses of lithium.
Mechanism of Action of Lithium
- Lithium alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells.
- Lithium inhibits the release of neurotransmitters (such as norepinephrine and serotonin) from stimulated neurons.
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Test your knowledge about Lithium and its therapeutic uses in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Explore its mechanism of action, benefits, and other potential uses in this informative quiz.
