EPPP Psychology

Answer: D - William is brought to the emergency room agitated and combative. He will most likely receive a tranquilizer to calm him down. Tranquilizers are the first line of intervention used when a mental patient is agitated and combative. Calming down the agitated person prevents self-harm or harming others. They can range from mild anxiolytics, such as Valium, to more powerful sedatives/antipsychotics, such as Haldol.