Of the Drugs That Are Used for Control of Agitation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Of the drugs that are used for control of agitation and aggression in the elderly,______ is most often prescribed.

• A)atypical antipsychotics
• B)risperidone (Risperdal)
• C)quetiapine (Seroquel)
• D)olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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Definitions:

Emotion Script

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Somatic Marker Hypothesis

The theory that emotional processes guide (or bias) behavior, particularly decision-making, via bodily feelings.

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Arousal Levels

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