In Regard to the Efficacy of First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs)and Second-Generation

question 54

Multiple Choice

In regard to the efficacy of first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs) and second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) ,the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) study found that:

• A)FGAs are more effective than SGAs.
• B)FGAs were more likely to be discontinued than SGAs.
• C)SGAs produced more side effects than third-generation antipsychotics (TGAs).
• D)clozapine (Clozaril)was more effective than other SGAs.

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