Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Use

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

• A)Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects.
• B)The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms.
• C)Only one medication, the antipsychotic risperidone, has received FDA approval fro the treatment of autism.
• D)SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.

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Definitions:

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