Shane was brought to the hospital by her father after she became extremely agitated upon learning her boyfriend was cheating on her. When the doctors could not calm her down, in order to reduce her agitation and induce sleep, they sent her home after administering a(n) ________.

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Sedatives are used to induce sleep and reduce agitation, which is the desired outcome in this scenario. Psychostimulants increase activity in the brain, antipsychotics are usually used to treat psychosis or schizophrenia, and MAO inhibitors are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders but are not typically used as a sedative in acute situations like this.

Shane Was Brought to the Hospital by Her Father After