A 32-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder has just found out that she is 6 weeks pregnant. Her mania has been stable on a combination of lithium, valproate, and quetiapine, but she is unsure about the safety of maintaining her medications during her pregnancy. Which, if any, of the patient’s medications has known teratogenic effects?
[Answered]: A 32-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder has…
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