Which of the following antipsychotic agents is considered to be the most potent
and, thus, have the highest risk of extrapyramidal symptoms?
A. Thioridazine.
B. Fluphenazine.
C. Quetiapine.
D. Chlorpromazine.
E. Clozapine.
Which of the following antipsychotic agents is most associated with the
possibility of a hematological dyscrasia such as agranulocytosis in a patient
being treated for schizophrenia?
A. Chlorpromazine.
B. Buspirone.
C. Lithium.
D. Clozapine.
E. Asenapine.
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Which antipsychotic agent has been most associated with significant QT interval
prolongation and should be used with caution in patients with preexisting
arrhythmias or patients taking other drugs associated with QT prolongation?
A. Thioridazine.
B. Risperidone.
C. Asenapine.
D. Lurasidone.
E. Aripiprazole.
An adolescent male is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the
following antipsychotic agents may have the best chance to improve his apathy
and blunted affect?
A. Chlorpromazine.
B. Fluphenazine.
C. Haloperidol.
D. Risperidone.
E. Thioridazine.
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