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You Are a Psychiatrist Who Specializes in Treating Schizophrenia

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You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia. Joe is experiencing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including withdrawal, apathy, and reduced communication. Which of the following medications are you apt to prescribe to treat Joe?


Definitions:

Death Penalty

A legal sentence to death as punishment for a crime, also known as capital punishment.

Probation

When a convicted defendant is released from confinement but is still under court supervision for a period of time.

Sentence

The punishment, or penalty, ordered by the court to be inflicted on a person convicted of a crime.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime has been or is being committed, justifying a search or arrest by law enforcement.

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