Asked by Bethany Ramos on May 22, 2024
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Consider these three anticonvulsant medications: divalproex, carbamazepine, and gabapentin. Which medication also belongs to this classification?
A) clonazepam
B) risperidone
C) lamotrigine
D) aripiprazole
Anticonvulsant Medications
Drugs used to prevent or control seizures and are often used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Lamotrigine
A medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood and controlling seizures.
- Clarify the justification for employing pharmacotherapy in the control of bipolar disorder and related behaviors.
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Vaibhav NemaniMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The three drugs in the stem of the question are all anticonvulsants. Lamotrigine is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam is an anxiolytic; aripiprazole and risperidone are antipsychotic drugs.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the justification for employing pharmacotherapy in the control of bipolar disorder and related behaviors.
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