A client is prescribed a serotonin supplement. For which disorder(s) is this neurotransmitter replacement indicated?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Anxiety
2. Bipolar disorder
3. Depression
4. Panic attacks
5. Psychosis
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: One clinical use of serotonin is in the treatment of anxiety.
Rationale 2: One clinical use of serotonin is in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Rationale 3: One clinical use of serotonin is in the treatment of depression.
Rationale 4: Serotonin is not indicated in the treatment of panic attacks.
Rationale 5: Serotonin is not indicated in the treatment of psychosis.
Global Rationale: Clinical uses of serotonin include the treatment of anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. Serotonin is not indicated in the treatment of panic attacks or psychosis.
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