Physicians must carefully monitor the dose of lithium they give to bipolar patients because ____.
A. people develop a tolerance to the drug and must gradually increase their dosage
B. people develop a sensitivity to the drug and must gradually decrease their dosage
C. the amount of drug needed to achieve a good effect varies from one time of year to another
D. the most beneficial dosage is just less than the dosage that is toxic
Answer: D
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