If a Psychiatrist Chooses to Prescribe an Antidepressant to a Person

question 116

Multiple Choice

If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,

• A)the person can discontinue taking lithium for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant,but must resume the lithium as soon as the antidepressant is stopped.
• B)it should only be an SSRI.
• C)it is crucial that a mood stabilizing medication be prescribed as well.
• D)it should only be a TCA.

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