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Destiiny22

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on: Jun 22, 2018
When side effects appear when antipsychotic drugs are given in the treatment of schizophrenia, it would be most appropriate to
 
  a. stop administering the antipsychotic immediately
  b. reduce the dosage of the antipsychotic
  c. switch to another type of antipsychotic
  d. either b or c would be appropriate

Question 2

The abuse liability of antipsychotic drugs
 
  a. is equal to that of the benzodiazepines.
  b. is nonexistent.
  c. is increased when used for chronic schizophrenia.
  d. has been determined to be problematic in drug-abusers.


meryzewe

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

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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