Pharmacological Intervention: Tourette Disorder
- Pharmacological intervention for Tourette disorder is most effective when it is combined with other therapy, such as:
- Behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling or psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Common medications used for Tourette disorder
- Antipsychotics
- Alpha agonists
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O D D)
- Characterized by a persistent pattern of angry mood and defiant behavior
- Occurs more frequently than is usually observed in individuals of comparable age and developmental level
- Interferes with social, educational, or vocational activities
The Nursing Process: ODD
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Outcomes
- Planning / Implementation
- Evaluation
