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Lithium in Bipolar Treatment
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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