A Patient with a Long History of Multiple Sclerosis Developed

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a long history of multiple sclerosis developed psychosis with acute mania.The nurse should anticipate that the health care provider will probably prescribe which medication to help stabilize the mania?

• A) Lithium
• B) Amitriptyline
• C) Divalproex
• D) Diphenhydramine

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