Why Are Atypical Antipsychotics Less Likely to Cause Extrapyramidal Side

question 73

Multiple Choice

Why are atypical antipsychotics less likely to cause extrapyramidal side effects than conventional antipsychotics?

• A) because only conventional antipsychotics bind to dopamine receptors
• B) because only atypical antipsychotics target positive symptoms
• C) because only conventional antipsychotics have an affinity for both dopamine and serotonin receptors
• D) because atypical antipsychotics bind more weakly to dopamine receptors

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