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An alternative to lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder is the use of
 
  a. anticonvulsant drugs.
  b. MAO inhibitors.
  c. cocaine or amphetamine.
  d. chlordiazepoxide.
  e. ketamine.

Question 2

The ability of fluoxetine (Prozac) to function as an effective treatment for ________ is related to its capacity to ________.
 
  a. delusions and hallucinations; block serotonin reuptake
  b. depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; block serotonin reuptake
  c. anxiety disorders; inhibit MAO
  d. schizophrenia; block dopamine receptors
  e. obsessive-compulsive disorder; release glycine


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AISCAMPING

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. anticonvulsant drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; block serotonin reuptake


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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