The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with sexual masochism. The nurse anticipates that the patient may require education related to which class of medications?
1. Typical antipsychotics
2. SSRIs
3. MAOIs
4. Atypical antipsychotics
Answer: 2
Explanation: Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be used as a first-line treatment for patients with a paraphilia because of the underlying depressive state that frequently plays a role in paraphilias. Though antipsychotics may be used in the treatment of paraphilia, these are not first-line medications. MAOIs are not typically used in the treatment of paraphilia.
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