Antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, are prescribed primarily for __________

A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) panic disorder.
C) tardive dyskinesia.
D) schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Drugs used to control severe psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and disorganized behavior, by inhibiting dopamine activity; also known as neuroleptics.

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, notably in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as antipsychotics.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.