Choice A rationale:

Antidepressants are not commonly used to reduce psychotic symptoms during manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Antidepressants are primarily used to manage depressive symptoms and may exacerbate manic symptoms if used alone.

Choice B rationale:

Mood stabilizers are an appropriate class of medications used to manage bipolar disorder. However, they are more focused on preventing mood swings and stabilizing the mood rather than directly reducing psychotic symptoms during manic episodes.

Choice C rationale:

Benzodiazepines are not typically used as a first-line treatment for reducing psychotic symptoms during manic episodes in bipolar disorder. They might have a sedative effect, but they are not the primary choice for managing acute manic symptoms.

Choice D rationale:

Antipsychotics are commonly used to reduce psychotic symptoms during manic episodes in bipolar disorder. They help to alleviate symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking that can occur during manic episodes. Examples of antipsychotics used in this context include risperidone, olanzapine, and aripiprazole. These medications help stabilize the individual and manage the acute symptoms of mania.