Question 54 (part 2) · LEK · Mood stabilizers
A 24-year-old patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder uses hormonal contraception. Which of the following increases the risk of pregnancy?
- A. lithium.
- B. olanzapine.
- C. aripiprazole.
- D. carbamazepine.
- E. lamotrigine.
Hint
Look for the mood stabilizer that is a strong inducer of hepatic CYP3A4 enzymes.
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