Asked by Marthe Van Gorder on May 17, 2024

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Which of the following drugs would be the treatment of choice for schizophrenia?

A) Xanax
B) clozapine
C) lithium
D) Prozac

Schizophrenia

A serious psychiatric condition marked by altered cognition, understanding, feelings, communication, identity, and actions.

  • Identify the indicators and therapeutic approaches for schizophrenia, covering both negative symptoms and the application of atypical antipsychotics.
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tiesa dorseyMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is considered first-line treatment for schizophrenia due to its effectiveness in treating positive and negative symptoms, reducing risk of relapse, and improving overall functioning. Xanax is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression and anxiety, neither of which are considered first-line treatments for schizophrenia. Lithium is used primarily for bipolar disorder and is not typically used as a first-line treatment for schizophrenia.