The Class of Antipsychotics Used in Behavioral Emergencies Are Called

question 35

Multiple Choice

The class of antipsychotics used in behavioral emergencies are called ____.

• A) butyrophenones
• B) phenothiazines
• C) thioxanthenes
• D) dopamines

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Definitions:

Psychotic Disorders

A group of serious mental health conditions that affect the mind, causing impaired thoughts and emotions, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Somatic Symptom

A physical symptom that can cause significant distress or impairment, which may be linked to psychological factors.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders with standardized criteria for diagnosis.

Anxious Thoughts

Worrisome ideas or concerns that can lead to feelings of anxiety or panic, often without a clear or immediate external cause.