Scott has bipolar disorder. Which medication is he most likely to receive?
A)Imipramine
B)Lithium carbonate
C)An MAO inhibitor
D)Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Lithium carbonate is a commonly used mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. Imipramine and MAO inhibitors are antidepressants that are not typically used as the first line of treatment for bipolar disorder. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an antidepressant commonly used for major depressive disorder, but not typically used as monotherapy for bipolar disorder.

Scott Has Bipolar Disorder