A man is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit after arrest for attempting sexual contact with a minor. Which medication would the nurse most expect to be prescribed? Select all that apply
a. Haloperidol (Haldol), a first generation antipsychotic drug
b. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), an analog of progesterone
c. Clonazepam (Klonopin), a benzodiazepine antianxiety drug
d. Cyproterone acetate (CPA), an inhibitor of testosterone
e. Serotonergic antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac)
f. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as tranylcypromine (Parnate)
B, D, E
The pharmacological treatment of pedophilia involves the use of hormonal agents that suppress sexual drive and interest, such as antiandrogen agents (medroxyprogesterone, cyproterone) or SSRI antidepressants. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and antipsychotic and antianxiety drugs are not typically indicated for these disorders.
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