Which of the Following Statements About Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about atypical antipsychotic drugs is NOT true?

• A)Atypical antipsychotic drugs can treat a greater number of schizophrenic symptoms as compared to typical antipsychotic drugs.
• B)Although tardive dyskinesia is rare when atypical drugs are used,Parkinson's-like symptoms are a more common side effect.
• C)Treatment involving atypical antipsychotic drugs is much more expensive that treatment with typical antipsychotic drugs.
• D)Some atypical antipsychotic drugs have potentially fatal side effects,such as lethal blood disease.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without a person's conscious awareness.

False Alarm

An error or false report indicating a problem or emergency when none actually exists.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that can reliably be detected by an organism, often referred to as the "difference threshold."

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceivable by our senses.