Atypical Antipsychotics Are More Commonly Used Today Because They

question 54

Multiple Choice

Atypical antipsychotics are more commonly used today because they

• A) are not addictive.
• B) work more quickly than the typical antipsychotics.
• C) produce no side effects.
• D) may effectively treat both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

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