1-84The First-Generation Antipsychotics Seem to Work Because They Block Dopamine

question 106

Multiple Choice

1-84.The first-generation antipsychotics seem to work because they block dopamine.This is supported by the new research findings that

• A)patients report they feel better right away,although there isn't any actual clinical changes occurring.
• B)changes in symptoms occur without any side effects.
• C)changes in symptoms begin to occur weeks after starting to take the medications,rather than immediately.
• D)changes in symptoms begin to occur very quickly after starting the medications,not weeks later as previously thought.

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