A nurse should be able to differentiate between the typical and atypical antipsychotics. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an atypical antipsychotic? Select all that apply
A) Lithium (Eskalith)
B) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
C) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D) Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
E) Clozapine (Clozaril)
Ans: B, E
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Aripiprazole (Abilify) and clozapine (Clozaril) are classified as atypical antipsychotics.
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