Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Drug Therapies

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug therapies for conduct disorder?

• A) Within the United States and Canada, physicians are banned from prescribing stimulants to children with conduct disorder.
• B) SSRIs and SNRIs may produce irritability as a side effect when prescribed for children with conduct disorder.
• C) Traditional antipsychotic medications, such as Haldol and Mellaril, have been used to treat children with conduct disorder, with some success.
• D) A meta-analysis of clinical trials found that stimulants are only slightly effective in relieving ADHD symptoms in children with conduct disorder.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum composed of gray matter and consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies.

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of smooth, regular electrical oscillations in the human brain typically occurring when a person is awake but relaxed, usually in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz.

Theta Rhythm

A pattern of brainwave activity, typically in the range of 4-8 Hz, associated with stages of sleep and meditative states.

Limbic System

In vertebrates, an action system of the brain. In humans, plays a role in emotional responses, motivation, sexual behavior, autonomic responses, and biological rhythms.