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QUESTION 55 Justin is a 23-year-old male who is being managed for an acute manic episode. Justin
was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago. but his home life has been unstable and he has not been very adherent to a medication regimen. Most recently he was started
on the SNRI venlafaxine by his primary care provider, which he has been taking as prescribed for about 6 weeks. but he began a manic episode a few days ago which peaked
this evening. The AGACNP considers that: F A The manic episode is probably a result of medication instability and he should
continue his current regimen with a follow-up in 5-8 weeks ‘1" B A mood stabilizing agent should be added to the venlafaxine
1"“ C All medication should be held for 5-8 weeks and the then the patient should be
reevaluated P D The SNRI should be stopped and a mood stabilizing agent started