When Used to Treat Schizophrenia,traditional Antipsychotics Are

question 66

Multiple Choice

When used to treat schizophrenia,traditional antipsychotics are 

• A)effective against negative symptoms, but not against positive symptoms. 
• B)effective against positive symptoms, but not against negative symptoms. 
• C)equally effective against both positive and negative symptoms. 
• D)ineffective against both positive and negative symptoms.

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