An adolescent diagnosed with conduct disorder has aggression,impulsivity,hyperactivity,and mood symptoms.The treatment team believes this adolescent may benefit from medication.The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which type of medication?

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Medications for conduct disorder are directed at problematic behaviors such as aggression,impulsivity,hyperactivity,and mood symptoms.Second-generation antipsychotics are likely to be prescribed.Beta-blocking medications may help to calm individuals with intermittent explosive disorder by slowing the heart rate and reducing blood pressure.Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure but are not used for persons with impulse control problems.An anti-anxiety medication will not assist with impulse control.

An Adolescent Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder Has Aggression,impulsivity,hyperactivity,and Mood Symptoms