A 30-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder is considering pregnancy. According to NICE guidelines, which mood stabiliser is associated wit...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder is considering pregnancy. According to NICE guidelines, which mood stabiliser is associated with the highest teratogenic risk and generally avoided if possible?

Accepted Answer

Valproate

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Lithium

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Lamotrigine

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Carbamazepine

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Quetiapine

NICE Guideline CG192 MCQ (SBA): Bipolar Disorder

A 30-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder is considering pregnancy. According to NICE guidelines, which mood stabiliser is associated with the highest teratogenic risk and generally avoided if possible?