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bobbie

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on: Jun 22, 2018
When older adults are treated for psychosis, which medications produce better outcomes and have fewer side effects?
 
  A) Antidepressants
  B) Typical antipsychotics
  C) Atypical antipsychotics
  D) Benzodiazepines

Question 2

As compared to the doses given to younger schizophrenics, the medication doses given to older adults with schizophrenia are
 
  A) 25-50 lower.
  B) 15-25 lower.
  C) the same.
  D) 25-50 higher.


hollysheppard095

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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