If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a ...

[penza]

If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,
 
  a) lithium can be stopped for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant, but must be resumed as soon as the antidepressant is stopped.
  b) it should only be an SSRI.
  c) it is crucial that a mood stabilizing medication be prescribed as well.
  d) it should only be a TCA.

Question 2

An expert on the genetics of bipolar disorder is asked to describe the evidence collected so far relating genetic factors in the etiology of this disorder. What is she likely to say?
 
  a) To date, evidence for a genetic etiology is weak at best.
   b) The case for an inherited predisposition seems very strong.
   c) The genetic etiology varies greatly with sex and ethnic group.
   d) While there is some genetic involvement, the etiology is more
   strongly tied to environment factors.

[pallen55]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

[penza]

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[ecabral0]

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