Which medication is used to treat psychotic episodes?

• A. Anxiolytics
• B. Antidepressants
• C. Antipsychotics
• D. Analgesics

Answer: (C)

Antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic episodes because they target the brain pathways that drive hallucinations and delusions. By blocking dopamine receptors, especially in circuits linked to thought and perception, these medications reduce positive psychotic symptoms and help stabilize thinking. They’re used for conditions like schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Anxiolytics address anxiety, antidepressants target mood symptoms, and analgesics treat pain, none of which specifically resolve psychotic symptoms.