Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and gabapentin (Neurontin). Which drug also belongs to this group?
a. clonazepam (Klonopin)
b. risperidone (Risperdal)
c. lamotrigine (Lamictal)
d. aripiprazole (Abilify)
ANS: C
The three drugs in the stem of this question are all anticonvulsants. Lamotrigine is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam is an anxiolytic; aripiprazole and risperidone are antipsychotic drugs.
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