The child prescribed an antipsychotic medication to manage violent behavior is one most likely diagnosed with:
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
b. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c. communication disorder.
d. an anxiety disorder.
ANS: A
Antipsychotic medication is useful for managing aggressive or violent behavior in some children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. If medication were prescribed for a child with an anxiety disorder, it would be a benzodiazepine. Medications are generally not needed for children with communication disorder. Treatment of PTSD is more often associated with SSRI medications.
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