1-81Why Is It Not Wise to Treat an Individual Who

question 39

Multiple Choice

1-81.Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

• A)The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them.
• B)Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression.
• C)The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder.
• D)The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal.

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