Asked by Aleksie Dominguez on Jun 26, 2024
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A patient hospitalized with a mood disorder has aggression, agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. A nurse begins the care plan based on the expectation that the health care provider is most likely to prescribe a medication classified as a(n) :
A) anticholinergic.
B) mood stabilizer.
C) psychostimulant.
D) tricyclic antidepressant.
Mood Stabilizer
Medication used to treat mood disorders by stabilizing mood swings, particularly in conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Aggression
Behavior characterized by physical or verbal attack, which may be directed towards others or oneself.
- Familiarize oneself with the mechanism through which distinct groups of psychotropic medications affect mental health conditions.
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America PorrasJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The symptoms describe a manic attack. Mania is effectively treated by the antimanic drug lithium and selected anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine. No drugs from the other classifications listed are effective in the treatment of mania.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the mechanism through which distinct groups of psychotropic medications affect mental health conditions.
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