Shane was brought to the hospital by her father after she became extremely agitated upon learning her boyfriend was cheating on her. When the doctors could not calm her down, in order to reduce her agitation and induce sleep, they sent her home after administering a(n) ________.

A) psychostimulant
B) antipsychotic
C) sedative
D) MAO inhibitor

Psychostimulant

A substance that elevates levels of nervous activity in the body, commonly used to improve mental alertness and reduce fatigue.

Antipsychotic

A class of drugs used to manage psychosis, particularly in disorders like schizophrenia, and to treat or prevent bipolar disorder.

Sedative

A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement, commonly used to promote calmness and reduce anxiety.