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    Ati Mental Health Proctored Exam 3

    A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and agitation, but it is not typically used to treat mania. B. Fluvastatin is a statin medication used to manage cholesterol, not a treatment for mania. C. Carbamazepine is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat mania in clients with bipolar disorder, helping to reduce the severity of manic episodes. D. Propranolol is a beta-blocker used to manage symptoms of anxiety, but it is not used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

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