AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two types of antipsychotic medications given for treatment of schizophrenia include:
A
Ativan, Narcan
B
Lorazepam, Metaprolol
C
Tryptocyline, Pimozide
D
Clozapine, Olanzapine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conventional Antipsychotics Haloperidol, fluphenazine, and chlorpromazine are known as conventional, or typical, antipsychotics and have been used to treat schizophrenia for years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Zyprexa (olanzapine) and Clozaril (clozapine) are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia. A difference is Zyprexa is also used to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Clozaril is also used to help reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with schizophrenia or similar disorders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clozapine has been found to be an effective treatment in persons with schizophrenia resistant to treatment with other antipsychotic drugs. In addition, clozapine is an effective treatment for schizophrenia accompanied by persistent suicidal or self-injurious behavior.

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