The Side Effects of Neuroleptics Can Be Reduced

question 116

Multiple Choice

The side effects of neuroleptics can be reduced:

• A)through prolonged usage.
• B)by reducing dosages.
• C)by using them in combination with over-the-counter drugs.
• D)by taking the drugs at intervals.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Myelination

Myelination is the process of forming a myelin sheath around the neurons in the brain and spinal cord, which helps in the rapid and efficient transmission of electrical impulses along nerve cells.

Sustained Attention

The ability to maintain focus on a specific task or activity over a prolonged period of time without becoming distracted.