A 25-year-old woman presents with a depressive episode and a past hypomanic episode. According to NICE, which medication is recommended as a first-lin...

Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with a depressive episode and a past hypomanic episode. According to NICE, which medication is recommended as a first-line mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lithium

Answer

Haloperidol

Answer

Fluoxetine

Answer

Lamotrigine alone is never used

Answer

Benzodiazepines for maintenance

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar Disorder

A 25-year-old woman presents with a depressive episode and a past hypomanic episode. According to NICE, which medication is recommended as a first-line mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder?