Regarding major tranquilizers, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Fifteen percent of patients taking major tranquilizers for long periods develop a neurological disorder that causes rhythmic facial and mouth movements
b. Two out of 100 patients taking clozapine (Clozaril) suffer from a potentially fatal blood disease.
c. The drug risperidone (Risperdal) appears to be as effective as Clozaril, without the same degree of lethal risk.
d. The use of major tranquilizers has increased the hospital stays of persons suffering from schizophrenia because of the need to regulate the patient's medications.
D
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