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An Adolescent Diagnosed with CD Has Aggression, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity, and Mood

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An adolescent diagnosed with CD has aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and mood symptoms. The treatment team believes this adolescent may benefit from medication. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which type of medication?


Definitions:

Withdrawal

The group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of medications or recreational drugs.

Dependence

A state in which an organism requires a substance or activity to function normally and develops withdrawal symptoms without it.

Substance-Impaired Drivers

Individuals operating a vehicle while their mental and physical capacities are significantly affected by drugs, alcohol, or other substances.

Emergency Room Visits

Instances where individuals seek immediate medical attention at hospital emergency departments, often for urgent or acute health issues.

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