<prompt> Please answer with one of the option in the bracket. Write reasoning in between . Write answer in between .Q:An 11-year-old boy is brought to the doctor by his father because his father is worried about the boys performance in school and his lack of a social life. His father is also worried about the ongoing bullying his son is experiencing due to swearing outbursts the boy has exhibited for several years. During these outbursts, the boy contorts his face, blinks repeatedly, and grunts. His father is worried that the bullying will worsen and would like to see if there is a medication that can help his son. Which of the following medications is most likely to be beneficial?? A: Valproic acid, B: Risperidone, C: Lamotrigine, D: Clonazepam, E: Lithium,  <response>: Based on the description in the question stem, the 11-year-old boy is exhibiting symptoms consistent with Tourettes syndrome, including involuntary motor and vocal tics like facial contortions, blinking, grunting, and swearing outbursts. Tourettes is often treated with antipsychotic medications to help reduce tic severity and frequency. Of the options provided, risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that is commonly used to treat tics in Tourettes syndrome. Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant, lamotrigine is a mood stabilizer, clonazepam is a benzodiazepine anticonvulsant, and lithium is a mood stabilizer - none of these are first-line treatments for Tourettes. Therefore, risperidone is the most appropriate choice.B: Risperidone 