A patient is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time symptoms of mania and is exhibiting euphoric mania. Which medication will the provider order?
a. Lithium [Lithobid]
b. Olanzapine [Zyprexa]
c. Risperidone [Risperdal]
d. Divalproex sodium [Valproate]
A
In almost all cases of mania, divalproex sodium is the drug of choice, except for euphoric mania symptoms. Lithium is used to treat euphoric mania. Olanzapine and risperidone are used to treat other symptoms associated with BPD.
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