Why Is the New Class of Antipsychotic Medications Called "Atypical

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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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