Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Use of Mood-Stabilizing Drugs

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding the use of mood-stabilizing drugs in individuals with bipolar disorder?

• A) These drugs help reduce the number of manic episodes but have no effect on depressive episodes.
• B) These drugs can help prevent the development of manic symptoms.
• C) Use of these drugs is limited due to concerns about possible memory loss.
• D) Resistance to these drugs can build up over time, so most clinicians prescribe their use during manic episodes only.

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