ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing medication records for several psychiatric clients who have bipolar disorder. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Lithium. Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat bipolar disorder by reducing the frequency and intensity of manic episodes. It helps to balance neurotransmitters in the brain. Paroxetine (
A) is an antidepressant, Donepezil (
C) is used for Alzheimer's disease, Valproate (
D) is another mood stabilizer, and Carbamazepine (E) is an anticonvulsant often used in bipolar disorder.
Therefore, the correct choice is Lithium (
B) as it specifically targets bipolar symptoms.
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