Multiple Choice
A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode refuses to take lithium carbonate due to excessive weight gain. In order to increase compliance, which medication should a nurse anticipate that a physician would prescribe?
A) Sertraline (Zoloft)
B) Valproic acid (Depakote)
C) Trazodone (Desyrel)
D) Paroxetine (Paxil)
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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