What antiepileptic medication might the nurse administer to treat bipolar disorder?
A) Apriprazole (Abilify)
B) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
C) Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
D) Temazepam (Restoril)
C
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Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic agent used for long-term maintenance of patients with bipolar disorders because it decreases occurrence of acute mood episodes. Apriprazole is an atypical antipsychotic and is not an antiepileptic medication. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant and Temazepam is a hypnotic agent. None of these medications are indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
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