Mood Stabilizers — MCQs

Most common anomaly seen in a fetus of a mother taking lithium carbonate is:

Which of the following statements about lamotrigine is correct?

What is the treatment for extrapyramidal side effects induced by Haloperidol?

Which is not used in status epilepticus?

Which of the following is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the general population?

What is the treatment of choice for akathisia?

Who is known as the father of modern psychiatry?

Which of the following drugs is classified as a novel antidepressant?

Which instruction is correct for a patient using nicotine replacement therapy?

A 35-year-old woman started on haloperidol for acute psychosis develops fever (102°F/38.9°C), severe muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic instability 3 days after medication initiation. Laboratory studies show creatine kinase of 15,000 U/L and white blood cell count of 16,000/mm³. Apply the most appropriate management approach.