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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is true of clozapine (CL)?
 
  a. CL blocks D2 receptors in the amygdala.
  b. CL is a typical antipsychotic medication.
  c. CL is less likely than chlorpromazine to produce tardive dyskinesia.
  d. CL may be effective in treating patients who were refractory to older drugs.
  e. CL can worsen delusions.

Question 2

Brain damage is thought to produce the ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.
 
  a. positive
  b. concordant
  c. cognitive
  d. negative
  e. mood


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blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. CL is less likely than chlorpromazine to produce tardive dyskinesia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. negative


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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