Avery Arrives at an Emergency Room in a Manic State

question 21

Multiple Choice

Avery arrives at an emergency room in a manic state.Upon reviewing her medical history,the psychiatrist assigned to Avery's case learns that Avery has a history of wild mood swings.The psychiatrist would be MOST likely to prescribe Avery which drug?

• A)Paxil
• B)Valproate
• C)Celexa
• D)Lithium

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers running from the spine, through the neck, and into the arm, responsible for sensory and motor functions.

Vagus

A cranial nerve that is responsible for various functions including heart rate, digestion, and regulation of several physiological processes.

Obturator

Refers to structures, such as the obturator foramen or muscles, covering or closing an opening, specifically in the pelvis.

Phrenic

Pertaining to the diaphragm, such as the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm muscle, thus playing a vital role in the breathing process.