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1
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What neurotransmitter is involved with schizophrenia?

A

increase in dopamine

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2
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What are the treatment goals for bipolar disorder?

A

reducing SI
remission
prevention
stabilization

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What drugs are mood stabilizers (antimanic)?

A 
lithium 
Depakote (valproic acid)
tegretol (carbamazepine)
lamictal (lamotrigine)
Topamax (topiramate)
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
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How does lithium work?

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lithium ion substitutes for the sodium ions in neurons. causes a reduction in neurotransmitter release. GABA is enhanced.

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