Bob has been under a physician's care for bipolar disorder. Bob's doctor is most likely to prescribe which of the following to treat Bob's disorder?

A) Ritalin
B) tricyclics
C) lithium
D) Prozac

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition causing extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Lithium

A chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3, known for its use in psychiatric medication to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs that increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, altering the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.