Bipolar Disorder, Which Is Also Often Referred to as Manic

question 254

Multiple Choice

Bipolar disorder, which is also often referred to as manic depression, is most commonly treated with a medication called:

• A)diazepam.
• B)lithium.
• C)chlorpromazine.
• D)Librium.

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The sum of all chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including anabolism and catabolism.

Hypothalamohypophysial

Pertaining to the relationship or connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, crucial for hormonal regulation.

Secondary Capillary

A term not commonly used in isolation to describe a specific type of capillary; generally, capillaries are the small blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occur.

Primary Capillary

The initial segment of the microcirculation system where exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs.