The healthcare provider ordered lamotrigine [Lamictal] for long-term maintenance therapy of BPD. The nurse anticipates which dosing schedule?
A. Starting at a high dose to quickly control mania
B. Starting at a low dose and titrating up
C. Starting at a high dose and titrating down
D. Starting with a loading dose and then a low maintenance dose
Answer: B. Starting at a low dose and titrating up
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word