A nurse cares for a patient demonstrating paraphilia.The nurse expects the health care provider may prescribe which type of medication to reduce paraphilic behaviors by decreasing libido?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to effectively decrease libido and reduce paraphilic behaviors in some individuals. These medications work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which has a dampening effect on sexual desire and arousal. Erectile dysfunction medication (B) would not be appropriate in this case as it is intended to treat the physical symptoms of erectile dysfunction, not reduce libido. Atypical antipsychotics (C) and mood stabilizers (D) may be used in some cases of paraphilia, but they are not typically used as first-line treatments to reduce libido.

A Nurse Cares for a Patient Demonstrating Paraphilia