Practice Question
What mental health disorder does valproic acid treat?
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Correct Answer:
Bipolar disorder
Rationale:
💎 Valproic acid is a mood stabilizer primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, especially for managing acute manic episodes and rapid cycling.
💎 It works by increasing GABA activity, which decreases neuronal excitability and stabilizes mood.
💎 It is also sometimes used as an adjunct in schizoaffective disorder, but bipolar disorder is its primary psychiatric indication.
💎 Nurses must monitor liver enzymes and platelet counts due to the risk of hepatotoxicity and thrombocytopenia.
💎 Consistent medication adherence helps prevent mood swings and relapse in bipolar disorder.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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