Why Is It Not Wise to Treat an Individual Who

question 99

Multiple Choice

Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with an antidepressant?

• A) the drug may trigger rapid cycling
• B) the drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder
• C) individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression
• D) the combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal

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