John Cade discovered the classic example of a drug in this class by injecting guinea pigs with urine in an unused pantry of his mental hospital. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this class of medications that includes many anticonvulsants like Lamictal and valproic acid.
ANSWER: mood stabilizers [prompt on antimanic]
[10m] The classic example of a mood stabilizer is this mineral medication. This toxic element is typically administered in the form of its carbonate or citrate salts.
ANSWER: lithium salts [accept Li]
[10e] Mood stabilizers like lithium salts and valproic acid are most commonly used to treat this mood disorder. The DSM-5 distinguishes this disorder from hypomania by the duration of its manic and depressive episodes.
ANSWER: bipolar disorder [accept bipolar affective disorder or BPAD]
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