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anjilletteb

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is characteristic of delirium?
 
  a. agnosia
  b. delusions
  c. identity confusion
  d. clouded consciousness

Question 2

What are the atypical antipsychotic drugs and why are they used?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

The term atypical is used because these drugs do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms and are less likely to produce tardive dyskinesia. These drugs include Clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), and olanzapine (Zyprexa). All of these drugs block serotonin receptors, in addition to other neurochemical actions.


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