Question

walden university question 1 1 pts question: which mood stabilizer is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and has a narrow therapeutic index? valproate carbamazepine lithium lamotrigine

Explanation:

To determine the correct mood stabilizer, we analyze each option:

• Valproate: Used for bipolar disorder but not known for a narrow therapeutic index as prominently as Lithium.
• Carbamazepine: Treats bipolar disorder, but its therapeutic index isn't as narrow as Lithium's.
• Lithium: A common mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder with a narrow therapeutic index (small range between effective and toxic doses).
• Lamotrigine: Used for bipolar disorder, but its therapeutic index is not as narrow as Lithium's.

Answer:

C. Lithium