Which of the Following Occurs When Drugs Are Administered to Schizophrenic

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when drugs are administered to schizophrenic patients?

• A)Drugs that increase dopamine (agonists) cause an increase in schizophrenic behaviour.
• B)Drugs that decrease dopamine (antagonists) decrease schizophrenic symptoms.
• C)Both of these statements are accurate.
• D)Neither of these statements is accurate.

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