A young man with severe schizophrenia is being discharged home. Which of the following medications would he most likely be taking?
A.
Amitriptyline
B.
Fluphenazine decanoate
C.
Lithium
D.
Lorazepam
ANS: B
This long-acting antipsychotic is commonly used for treatment of schizophrenia on an outpatient basis when the patient may be noncompliant with the medication regimen.
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