Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of pharmacologic agents in children with anxiety disorders?
A) Anxiolytics and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to help reduce anxiety.
B) Mood-stabilizing medications, including lithium, divalproex (Depakote), and carbamazepine (Tegretol), are used for their calming and antiaggression effects.
C) Behavioral therapy, including imagery, self-talk, and cognitive techniques, is ineffective without the adjunctive use of pharmacologic agents.
D) The use of pharmacologic agents is discouraged in children because of addictive or suicidal potential.
Ans: A
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The anxiolytic buspirone (BuSpar) or the SSRI paroxetine (Paxil) helps reduce anxiety in children with GAD.
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