Which of the following drugs is a second-generation antipsychotic that is also FDA-approved for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder?
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Correct answer: Quetiapine
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is versatile in bipolar disorder, having approval for acute mania, bipolar depression, and maintenance therapy. Its metabolites act on various receptors to stabilize mood.
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