According to the Predominant Theory Regarding the Action of Antipsychotics

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to the predominant theory regarding the action of antipsychotics, psychosis is induced by increased levels of activity.

• A)dopaminergic
• B)serotonergic
• C)acetylcholinergic
• D)norepinephrinergic

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