Which of the following medications is the treatment of choice for clients with shared psychotic disorders?
A) Ziprasidone (Geodon)
B) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C) Atenolol (Tenormin)
D) Zolpidem (Ambien)
Ans: A
Antipsychotics are the treatment of choice for shared psychotic disorders. Geodon is an antipsychotic medication. Dilantin is an anticonvulsant. Tenormin may be used in anxiety states and hypertension. Ambien is a hypnotic agent.
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