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evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

One way that classical first-generation antipsychotic drugs are grouped is by potency. A drug would be MOST likely considered a high-potency drug if a typical dose were:

a. 200 mg
b. 100 mg
c. 50 mg
d. 5 mg

Question 2

A strong, overpowering urge to use a drug is called ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

AISCAMPING · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A drug would most likely be considered high potency if a typical dose were 5 mg. A drug is classified as high potency when a dose of only a few milligrams can result in significant antipsychotic effects. This is in contrast with low-potency antipsychotics, which may require 50 times as large of a dose to result in similar effects. Examples of high-potency antipsychotics are Prolixin, Stelazine, and Haldol.

Answer to Question 2

craving