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mynx

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A patient who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1962 was prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine). The patient has been taking the medication for more than 40 years. What adverse effect will the patient most likely experience?
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Tardive dyskinesia
  C) Central nervous system agitation
  D) Urinary frequency

Question 2

A patient suffers from mental depression and insomnia. A patient with these complaints could have an abnormality of which of the following neurotransmitters?
 
  A) Serotonin
  B) Calcitonin
  C) Melatonin
  D) Parathyroid


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josephsuarez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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