Author Question: As a clinician treating schizophrenia, you know that which of the following statements about ... (Read 43 times)

amal · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

As a clinician treating schizophrenia, you know that which of the following statements about second-generation antipsychotic drugs is true?

a. They are not significantly more effective than first-generation drugs for treating negative symptoms.
b. Ultimately, they may decrease a patient's risk for diabetes and hypertension.
c. Most have more extrapyramidal side effects than first-generation drugs.
d. They have no adverse side effects.

Question 2

What is one common problem with prolonged use of traditional antipsychotic medications for treating psychosis?

a. alogia
b. anhedonia
c. schizotaxia
d. tardive dyskinesia