Problem:
You have an adolescent patient with bipolar I disorder, who parents wonder why you prescribed a particular medication for the maintenance phase of his treatment. You explain that the medication's mechanisms of action are not well understood, but it's thought to reduce excitatory neurotransmission, increase inhibitory neurotransmission, decrease oxidative stress, and increase BDNF. The name of this medication is: Group of answer choices Lithium Lamotrigine Aripiprazole Valproate