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Choose the correct answer.

The drug that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder is:

A. Lithium
B. Ibuprofen
C. Penicillin
D. Aspirin



Answer :

GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

Lithium and Depakote are effective drugs for treating bipolar disorder.


Explanation:

The drug that has shown to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder is lithium. Lithium carbonate, a mood stabilizer, has been approved by the FDA in the 1970s for treating both manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder patients. Along with lithium, Depakote has also proven to be very effective in treating bipolar disorder.


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Answer:

Option A, lithium


Explanation:

The mood stabilizing medication lithium is typically prescribed for patients experiencing acute manic episodes of or maintaining treatment in the diagnosis for bipolar disorder type 1.

By influencing neurotransmitter reuptake and as well as encouraging alteration in cation transport within nerves, acute manic episodes are mitigated, if not prevented. The desired outcome in the administration of lithium is also for the patient to experience a decrease in the symptoms that may accompany mania, such as sleep disturbances (e.g. lowered desire for sleep), poor judgment, hyperactivity, mood swings, and pressured speech patterns.  

Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) and aspirin are both over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) administered for mild to moderate pain and fever. Penicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the treatment of bacterial infections, such as those that cause urinary tract infection (UTI) and meningitis.

In short, the drug effective in bipolar treatment is lithium, option A.