1. Discuss the following medications with use with Bipolar Disorder: antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants. 2. What anticonvulsant is approved for the treatment of Bipolar disorder? What are the lab protocols that should be used with anticonvulsants used in mood management? 3. Look up the Texas Medication Project for Depression. Discuss how this impacts your clinical determination guidelines. 4. Compare and contrast the different classes of antidepressants and their side effects. All references must be 5 years or newer.
