In the treatment of schizophrenia, an advantage of the atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics is their...
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In the treatment of schizophrenia, an advantage of the atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics is their
a. superiority in treating negative symptoms.
b. superiority in treating positive symptoms.
c. lack of side effects.
d. ability to enhance dopamine activity.
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Lisa is having a very stressful term in college. She has noticed changes in her sleeping habits, appetite, interest in her hobbies, and ability to concentrate. What should Lisa do?
a. She should contact her student health center and be evaluated for bipolar disorder.
b. She should contact her student health center and be evaluated for major depressive disorder.
c. Nothing, as there is nothing wrong with her. All students experience these symptoms.
d. She may have major depressive disorder, but she should wait for the term to be over and see if the symptoms go away on their own.
Homework Answers
1. The correct answer is Option A. In the treatment of schizophrenia, an advantage of the atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics is their superiority in treating negative symptoms.
2. The correct answer is Option B. She should contact her student health center and be evaluated for major depressive disorder.
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