A client is experiencing hallucinations and delusions. The nurse would expect the physician to order which class of drug?
A) Mood stabilizer
B) Antipsychotic
C) Antianxiety agent
D) Stimulant
Ans: B
Antipsychotic agents are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, mania, and autism, and to treat the symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, disorganized thinking, and agitation. Mood stabilizers are indicated to treat mania in patients with bipolar disorders. Antianxiety agents are used to treat anxiety disorders. Stimulants are used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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