Which of the following statements is true of butyrophenones?
A. The butyrophenones block 5HT2A receptors more than they block D2 receptors.
B. The butyrophenones are less potent than the phenothiazines.
C. The butyrophenones differ chemically from phenothiazines but produce the same type of antipsychotic effects.
D. The butyrophenones produce the lowest incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
Answer: C
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