Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are most effectively controlled by which medications?(Select all that apply.)
1. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
2. Perphenazine (Phenazine)
3. Clonidine (Catapres)
4. Citalopram (Celexa)
5. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
1, 2
Rationale 1: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is a phenothiazine, which is the most effective type of medication to control positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Rationale 2: Perphenazine (Phenazine) is a phenothiazine, which is the most effective type of medication to control positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Rationale 3:Clonidine (Catapres) is incorrect because it is used to treat ADHD.
Rationale 4:Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because it is an SSRI.
Rationale 5:Amitriptyline (Elavil) is incorrect because it is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Global Rationale: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is a phenothiazine, which is the most effective type of medication to control positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Perphenazine (Phenazine) is a phenothiazine, which is the most effective type of medication to control positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Clonidine (Catapres) is incorrect because it is used to treat ADHD. Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because it is an SSRI. Amitriptyline (Elavil)is incorrect because it is a tricyclic antidepressant.
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