A 36-year-old with bipolar disorder experiences mania. According to NICE, which medication class is first-line for acute mania?...

Question

A 36-year-old with bipolar disorder experiences mania. According to NICE, which medication class is first-line for acute mania?

Accepted Answer

Mood stabilisers (lithium or valproate) or an atypical antipsychotic

Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Answer

High-dose benzodiazepines alone

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer

Psychostimulants (e.g., methylphenidate)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar Disorder