Risperdal Is Used to Reduce Agitation in Patients as Well

question 79

Multiple Choice

Risperdal is used to reduce agitation in patients as well as reducing delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders. This drug would be classified as a(n)

• A)antipsychotic.
• B)anxiolytic.
• C)antidepressant.
• D)minor tranquilizer.

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Definitions:

Diagnose

The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its symptoms and signs through examination and testing.

Autopsy

A post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause of death or the extent of disease, performed by a pathologist.

Delirium

A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.

Undetected

Pertains to something not being discovered or noticed, often used in medical or psychological contexts.