Arnold Is Working with a Client Who Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

question 84

Multiple Choice

Arnold is working with a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder.Although he will be treating the client with cognitive-behavioral therapy,Arnold would also like to prescribe a psychotropic medication to help relieve some of the client's symptoms.Arnold should most likely try a(n)

• A) anti-anxiety drug.
• B) antipsychotic.
• C) stimulant.
• D) antidepressant.

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Definitions:

Methadone

A synthetic opioid used for pain management and as part of medication-assisted treatment to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings in people with opioid use disorder.

Codeine

An opiate used to treat pain or cough, and it is known for its analgesic effects.

FLACC Scale

A behavioral pain assessment tool used primarily for children, evaluating their pain levels based on five criteria: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability.

Preverbal Child

A child who is in the developmental stage before acquiring the ability to use or understand spoken language.