The Most Utilized Hypothesis for Developing an Atypical Antipsychotic Drug

question 15

Multiple Choice

The most utilized hypothesis for developing an atypical antipsychotic drug is…

• A) agonism for NMDA receptors in addition to antagonism of D₂ receptors.
• B) partial agonism of D₂ receptors.
• C) a preferential affinity for 5-HT₂A receptors over D₂ receptors.
• D) binding to GABAA receptors in addition to D₂ receptors.

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