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6 years ago
Which of the following medications has a direct mood-stabilizing effect for the acute phase of mania within 24 to 72 hours after the first dose?
 
  a. lithium carbonate (Eskalith)
  b. haloperidol (Haldol)
  c. valproic acid (Depakene)
  d. clonazepam (Klonopin)
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Valproic acid (divalproex) has a direct mood-stabilizing effect, and it may begin to work within 24 to 72 hours. Consequently, it is sometimes administered as part of the initial pharmacological treatment of acute mania or may sometimes be used alone.
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