Common classes of drugs that induce mania are:
a. diuretics
b. corticosteroids
c. tranquilizers
d. analgesics
B
Corticosteroids is a common class of drugs that induce mania in clients of any age. Levodopa may also induce mania. Clients taking anabolic steroids may be at particular risk for mania and may not admit to steroid use even if asked. Other medications that may occasionally cause mania include baclofen, bromocriptine, captopril, chloroquine, and thyroxine.
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1. Topical silver. 2. Topical gold. 3. Normal saline. 4. Dankins solution.
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