Abstract
Issues related to the epidemiology, nosology, and differential diagnosis of organic aggressive disorders in the elderly are discussed. Rating and monitoring of aggressive events using the Overt Aggression Scale are reviewed. The management of acute aggression with antipsychotic agents and benzodiazepines is presented, as well as an approach for using β-blockers, anticonvulsant agents, and serotonin-specific antidepressants and an antianxiety agent for the treatment of chronic aggression.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22-32 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Psychiatry |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 10 SUPPL. |
| State | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Clinical Psychology