A patient who immigrated to the United States from Honduras was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient took an antipsychotic medication for 3 weeks but showed no improvement. Which resource should the treatment team consult for information on more effective medications for this patient?

A) Clinical algorithm
B) Clinical pathway
C) Clinical practice guideline
D) International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, or disorders such as schizophrenia.

Clinical Practice Guideline

Systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often leading to impairment in social and occupational functioning.