ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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Mood stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder is accomplished with _ and other drugs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: lithium. Lithium is a well-established mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder due to its ability to reduce manic episodes and prevent relapse. It works by modulating neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Noxium (
A), Valium (
B), and Librium (
C) are benzodiazepines used for anxiety and not as primary mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder. In summary, lithium is the correct choice for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder, while the other options are not indicated for this purpose.
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