In the care of a patient with somatoform disorder, the nurse should anticipate that drug treatment will prioritize which of the following classes in order to treat the disorder?
A) Benzodiazepines
B) SSRIs
C) MAOIs
D) Hypnotics
Ans: B
SSRIs are used in the treatment of somatoform disorder. Benzodiazepines may be occasionally indicated but are not an appropriate form of primary treatment due to the potential for dependence and difficult withdrawal. MAOIs and hypnotics are not commonly used in the treatment of the disorder.
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