Which of the following is a true statement about antipsychotic medications?

A. Large numbers of clinical trials have failed to demonstrate the efficacy and effectiveness of these drugs.
B. Some clinical change can be seen within the first 24 hours, but it drops off rapidly thereafter.
C. These medications can take two to four weeks to have any effect on the patient.
D. The earlier patients receive these medications, the better they tend to do over the long term.


Answer: D

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