The drug of choice for a patient diagnosed with a manic-depressive disorder is which of the following?

A. Adderall (dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
B. lithium carbonate
C. Antabuse (disulfiram)
D. Xanax (alprazolam)


Answer: B

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