When Discussing Treatment of an Aggressive Patient Diagnosed with Psychosis

question 10

Multiple Choice

When discussing treatment of an aggressive patient diagnosed with psychosis, a health care provider says, "I plan to prescribe the original antipsychotic drug." Which medication is relevant to the statement?

• A) Paroxetine
• B) Clozapine
• C) Imipramine
• D) Chlorpromazine

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