An obese patient has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Medications that block which receptors would contribute to further weight gain?
a. H1
b. 5 HT2
c. Acetylcholine
d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
ANS: A
H1 receptor blockade results in weight gain, which is undesirable for an obese patient. Blocking of the other receptors would have little or no effect on the patient's weight.
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