For Patients Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Valproate Anticonvulsants Are Likely

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Multiple Choice

For patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, valproate anticonvulsants are likely to help control rapid-cycling episodes by what process?

• A) Inhibition of kindling activity in the brain
• B) Decreasing availability of norepinephrine
• C) Increasing dopamine levels at synapses
• D) Decreasing GABA metabolism

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, introduced by Hans Selye, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Continued Exposure

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Stress

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Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages like beer, wine, and spirits, known for its intoxicating effects.