A 29-year-old woman with known bipolar I disorder has a depressive episode. She takes no mood stabilizer. She denies psychosis and suicidal intent.

Question

A 29-year-old woman with known bipolar I disorder has a depressive episode. She takes no mood stabilizer. She denies psychosis and suicidal intent. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Start a mood stabilizer or approved bipolar depression treatment

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepines as definitive treatment

Answer

Use stimulant therapy alone

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Recommend sleep deprivation therapy

Answer

Start antidepressant monotherapy

Bipolar depression treatment — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 29-year-old woman with known bipolar I disorder has a depressive episode. She takes no mood stabilizer. She denies psychosis and suicidal intent. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?