Among the Following Statements, Which Best Describes the Action of Older

question 4

Multiple Choice

Among the following statements, which best describes the action of older typical antipsychotic medications such as Haldol?

• A) They block dopamine receptors in all four dopamine pathways.
• B) They decrease available amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine.
• C) They decrease the metabolism of dopamine in the synaptic cleft.
• D) They selectively block reuptake of dopamine.

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Definitions:

Alerting

The process of quickly bringing to conscious attention any stimuli that signal a change in the environment, enabling an individual to prepare to respond.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs found on the tongue that allow us to experience different flavors, including sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memories.

Travels

The act of moving or journeying from one place to another for purposes such as exploration, recreation, or business.