Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and other acute psychotic behavior. Typical antipsychotic agents treat these symptoms (select all that apply):
A.
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B.
Hallucinations
C.
Delusions
D.
Social Withdrawal
E.
Suspiciousness
ANS: B, C, E
Typical antipsychotic agents treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms are those that are found among people with schizophrenia but not present among those who do not have the disorder.
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