A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder: Manic Episode Refuses

question 33

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder: Manic Episode refuses to take lithium carbonate because he complains that it makes him feel sick.Which of the following medications might be alternatively prescribed for mood stabilization in bipolar disorders?

• A)Sertraline (Zoloft)
• B)Valproic acid (Depakote)
• C)Trazodone (Desyrel)
• D)Paroxetine (Paxil)

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