Abstract
Aggression is a serious medical problem that can place both the patient and the health care provider at risk. Aggression can result from medical, neurologic, and/or psychiatric disorders. A comprehensive patient evaluation is needed. Treatment options include pharmacotherapy as well as nonpharmacologic interventions, both of which need to be individualized to the patient.
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MeSH terms
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Aggression / drug effects*
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Aggression / psychology
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain / pathology
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Humans
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis
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Mental Disorders / drug therapy
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Mental Disorders / pathology
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Mental Disorders / psychology
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Mental Disorders / therapy*
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Physical Examination
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Seizures / complications
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Seizures / drug therapy
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Seizures / psychology
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Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Antipsychotic Agents