A psychiatric nurse is discussing the advantages of atypical antipsychotics with the parents of a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia
When comparing these drugs with the older, typical antipsychotics, what advantage should the nurse cite? A) Lower cost
B) The possibility of oral administration
C) Reduced adverse effects
D) Absence of black box warnings
C
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Atypical antipsychotics may be more effective in relieving some symptoms than typical antipsychotics, and they usually produce milder adverse effects. A major drawback is the high cost of these drugs. All antipsychotics are available for the oral route. There are several black box warnings relating to atypical antipsychotics.
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