After Rick Was Hospitalized for Almost Two Months for a Severe

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After Rick was hospitalized for almost two months for a severe episode of schizophrenia, it was apparent that he was not responding to Thorazine, Stelazine, or any of the other typical antipsychotic medications. The psychiatrist suggested to Rick's family that Rick's symptoms might improve if:

• A) Rick underwent a series of electroconvulsive therapy treatments.
• B) Rick tried one of the new atypical antipsychotics, such as clozapine or risperidone.
• C) Rick tried a new experimental treatment called vagus nerve stimulation.
• D) Rick used lithium or Depakote instead of a typical antipsychotic medication.

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