Lithium (Eskalith) is the drug of choice for which of the following disorders?
a. Psychotic episodes
b. Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs)
c. Bipolar disorders
d. Depressive disorders
ANS: C
Lithium is used to treat acute mania and for prophylactic treatment of recurrent manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorders. Psychotic episodes are treated with major tranquilizers that have an antipsychotic effect. The drugs of choice for treating OCD are SSRIs. Depressive disorders are not primarily treated with lithium.
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