Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the First-Generation

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the first-generation antipsychotic drugs when compared with newer antipsychotic drugs?

• A) First-generation antipsychotics are not equally effective in changing symptoms such as apathy and withdrawal.
• B) First-generation antipsychotics are less likely to produce tardive dyskinesia.
• C) First-generation antipsychotics do not reduce hallucinations and delusions.
• D) First-generation antipsychotics increase the chance of developing depressive symptoms.

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