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Clozapine is referred to as an atypical antischizophrenic drug because it
 
  A) reverses both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
  B) has little blocking action within the striatum.
  C) is more potent at blocking D2 receptors than D4 receptors.
  D) effectively treats schizophrenia, but also produces motor side effects.
  E) does not induce mania.

Question 2

The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are reversed by drugs that are
 
  A) similar in structure to the benzodiazepines.
  B) dopamine receptor agonists.
  C) antagonists at GABA receptors.
  D) agonists at serotonin receptors.
  E) dopamine receptor antagonists.


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

Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine is referred to as an atypical antischizophrenic drug because it reverses both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


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