Why is the new class of antipsychotic medications called "atypical"?

a. They do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.
b. They are used for unusual types of schizophrenia.
c. They are effective for a small number of patients.
d. They are usually used for non-schizophrenic disorders.


Answer: a.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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