In General, the Atypical Antipsychotic Medications

question 218

Multiple Choice

In general, the atypical antipsychotic medications:

• A)are much more effective than the typical antipsychotic medications in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including social withdrawal and flat emotions.
• B)have proved ineffective in the treatment of schizophrenia.
• C)are seldom used because they produce more side effects than the typical antipsychotic medications.
• D)are much more likely to produce movement-related side effects than the typical antipsychotic medications.

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