This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharmacotherapy In Psychiatry, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'Which of the following is not a side effect of lithium? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Blood dyscrasias, B. Polyuria, C. Hypothyroidism, D. Weight gain', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans: a (Blood dyscrasias)Ref: Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 10th ed, Pg. 1058Lithium dose and its toxicity are very favourite topics for Kerala PG Entrance Examination.Blood dyscrasias are not seen as a side effect of lithium therapy.Side effects of lithium therapy NeurologicBenign, nontoxic: Dysphoria, lack of spontaneity, slowed reaction time, memory difficulties Tremor - Postural, occasional extrapyramidal Toxic - Coarse tremor, dysarthria, ataxia, neuromuscular irritability, seizures, coma, death Miscellaneous - Peripheral neuropathy, benign intracranial hypertension, myasthenia gravis-like syndrome, altered creativity, lowered seizure thresholdEndocrineThyroid - goiter, hypothyroidism, exophthalmos, hyperthyroidism (rare)Parathyroid - hyperparathyroidism, adenomaCardiovascularBenign T-wave changes, sinus node dysfunctionRenalConcentrating defect, morphologic changes, polyuria (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus), reduced GFR, nephrotic syndrome, renal tubular acidosisDermatologicAcne, hair loss, psoriasis, rashGastrointestinalAppetite loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea Miscellaneous - Altered carbohydrate metabolism, weight gain, fluid retention", 'role': 'assistant'}]