Why Is the New Class of Antipsychotic Medications Called "Atypical

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is the new class of antipsychotic medications called "atypical"?

• A)They do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.
• B)They are used for unusual types of schizophrenia.
• C)They are effective for a small number of patients.
• D)They are usually used for non-schizophrenic disorders.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorder

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively affect a person's health.

Compulsive Overeating

An eating disorder characterized by periods of uncontrollable, excessive eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.

Binge Eating

A pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollably eating large quantities of food in a short period of time.

Substance Abuse

The excessive use of substances, including alcohol and drugs, leading to addiction and negative health effects.