How do psychotropic drugs work? (Mark all that apply.)
A) By affecting a client's psychiatric viewpoint
B) By affecting a client's psychiatric function
C) By affecting a client's behavior
D) By affecting a client's experience
E) By affecting a client's psychiatric desires
B, C, D
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