Which statement is true about the antimanic pharmacological actions of lithium?
a. Hepatic metabolism of lithium is quickly accomplished.
b. Its half-life is shorter than that of most antidepressants.
c. Only 10% of the dose of lithium is absorbed.
d. The specific pharmacological actions remain unknown.
D
The specific antimanic pharmacologic actions of lithium are currently unknown. This is largely due to the fact that the neurobiology of mania is still not completely understood. An amazing characteristic of lithium is that it has almost no psychotropic effects on individuals not suffering from mania.
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