Antimania medications

For example, the anticonvulsant valproic acid (Depakote), commonly used to treat seizures, is also administered as an antimania medication. What action does the medication have on the body This is known as the scientific rationale fior administering the medication. 

Which statement indicates the client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is taking lithium (Eskalith), an antimania medication, understands the medication teaching ... 

Many clients with bipolar disorder are prescribed an antidepressant medication and an antimania drug to treat bipolar disorder therefore, the nurse would not question administering this medication. 

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