Lithium is most commonly used to treat which of the following disorders?
A.
Dysthymia
B.
Schizophrenia
C.
Generalized anxiety disorder
D.
Bipolar disorder
ANS: D
Lithium is a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and is not used to treat the other disorders.
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