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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode refuses to take lithium carbonate because he complains that it makes him feel sick.

Which of the following medications might be alternatively prescribed for mood stabilization in bipolar disorders? A. Sertraline (Zoloft)
B. Valproic acid (Depakote)
C. Trazodone (Desyrel)
D. Paroxetine (Paxil)

Question 2

A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia.

The nurse would expect which of the following behavioral therapies to be most commonly used in the treatment of phobias? Select all that apply. A. Benzodiazepine therapy
B. Systematic desensitization
C. Imploding (flooding)
D. Assertiveness training
E. Aversion therapy

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Although lithium is a prototype drug in the treatment of bipolar disorders, anticonvulsants such as valproic acid also have demonstrated efficacy for mood stabilization.

Answer to Question 2

B, C
The nurse should explain to the client that systematic desensitization and imploding are the most commonly used behavioral therapies in the treatment of phobias. Systematic desensitization involves the gradual exposure of the client to anxiety-provoking stimuli. Imploding is the intervention used in which the client is exposed to extremely frightening stimuli for prolonged periods of time.