Question 59 · LEK · Mood stabilizers

The primary medications used in the treatment of bipolar disorder include:

1) lamotrigine;
2) carbamazepine;
3) topiramate;
4) sulpiride;
5) lithium.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,2,5.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 3,4.
  5. E. 4,5.
Hint

Pick the classic mood stabilizers; exclude an antiepileptic without proven mood-stabilising effect and a benzamide antipsychotic.

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