Asked by Janet del Risco on May 10, 2024
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Consider these medications: carbamazepine, lamotrigine, gabapentin. Which medication below also belongs to this group?
A) Galantamine
B) Valproate
C) Buspirone
D) Tacrine
Carbamazepine
A medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain and reducing the incidence of seizures.
Lamotrigine
A type of medication primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder to help control seizures and mood swings.
Valproate
A medication commonly used to treat seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches.
- Explain the processes and outcomes of pharmaceuticals utilized in mental health treatment.
Verified Answer
AH
ABRAHAM HOGAHMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The medications listed in the stem are mood stabilizers, anticonvulsant types. Valproate (Depakote) is also a member of this group. The distracters are drugs for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the processes and outcomes of pharmaceuticals utilized in mental health treatment.