__________ Has Been Found to Be an Effective Short-Term Therapy

question 38

Multiple Choice

__________ has been found to be an effective short-term therapy for aggressive inpatient children and adolescents.

• A) Typical neuroleptics
• B) Atypical neuroleptics
• C) Stimulants
• D) Risperidone
• E) Lithium

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