Compared to the Conventional Antipsychotics, the Atypical Antipsychotic Clozapine (Clozaril)

question 2

Multiple Choice

Compared to the conventional antipsychotics, the atypical antipsychotic clozapine (Clozaril) is

• A)less effective in suppressing schizophrenia symptoms
• B)less likely to induce orthostatic hypotension and sedation
• C)much less likely to result in tardive dyskinesia with chronic exposure
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Fear Circuit

A neural pathway in the brain that is responsible for detecting and responding to threats, critical in the process of experiencing and expressing fear.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nervous system activity and is involved in reducing excitability and promoting calmness.

Social Skills Training

A type of psychological therapy that teaches individuals the skills needed to communicate and interact effectively with others.