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Beheh

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What was the major reason for lithium's slow acceptance by psychiatrists in the U.S. as a treatment for affective disorders?
 
  a. its relatively low efficacy rate
  b. it was difficult to synthesize
  c. its toxicity
  d. it is a very rare and expensive element

Question 2

An alternative to lithium in the treatment of manic-depression is/are
 
  a. antipsychotics
  b. carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  c. antiseizure drugs
  d. all of these


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abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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