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

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