As a clinician treating schizophrenia, you know that which of the following statements about second-generation antipsychotic drugs is true?
a. They are not significantly more effective than first-generation drugs for treating negative symptoms.
b. Ultimately, they may decrease a patient's risk for diabetes and hypertension.
c. Most have more extrapyramidal side effects than first-generation drugs.
d. They have no adverse side effects.
Answer: a.
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