Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of using antimanic agents?

  1. Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

  2. Treatment of ADHD

  3. Treatment of Schizophrenia

  4. Treatment of Depression

The correct answer is: Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Antimanic agents, also known as mood stabilizers, are primarily used for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. These medications are specifically designed to help stabilize mood swings and prevent or reduce the severity of manic or hypomanic episodes. While some of these medications may also have potential benefits for other mental health conditions, such as depression or ADHD, their primary purpose is to treat Bipolar Disorder. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the primary purpose of using antimanic agents. It is important to note that each individual may respond differently to these medications and they may be prescribed for other conditions as well, but the main indication for using them is for Bipolar Disorder.