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The mother asks the nurse why the anticonvulsant valproic acid is being prescribed for her adolescent who is beginning therapy for control of aggressive behaviors. The nurse's response is based on the fact that valproic acid is helpful in reducing manic and impulsive behavior by what mechanism of action?

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Rationale: Valproic acid (Depakote) increases levels of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS.

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