Although the Mood-Stabilizing Drugs Are the Preferred Treatment for Bipolar

question 39

Multiple Choice

Although the mood-stabilizing drugs are the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem.Why do patients often stop taking their medication, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods?

• A)They become anxious that the drug is too toxic.
• B)They cannot organize their daily routine and forget their medication.
• C)They start to have panic attacks.
• D)They miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces.

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