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LaDunn

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with the use of antipsychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia?
 
  a) The drugs are extremely expensive.
   b) There is an elevated risk of addiction.
   c) The positive symptoms are often exacerbated.
   d) The drugs have a negative impact on a person's motivation.

Question 2

Afric's parents tell the clinician that she fights, is disobedient, and is destructive. Her parents are describing a (an):
 
  a) internalizing disorder
   b) psychiatric disorder
   c) externalizing disorder
   d) emotional disorder


Kjones0604

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

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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