MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Pharmacological

Which of the following medication classes has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of irritability in children with autism?

  1. NSAIDs
  2. SSRIs
  3. Atypical Anti-Psychotics
  4. Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists
  5. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: C / Atypical anti-psychotics - Atypical antipsychotics such as risperidone and aripiprazole have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of irritability in children with ASD.

Source: CDC

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