Asked by Silas Andrews on Feb 29, 2024

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Antipsychotic drugs offer little relief from which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

A) emotional flatness
B) agitation
C) delusions
D) hallucinations

Emotional Flatness

A condition or state where a person shows minimal emotional expression or feelings.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Drugs used primarily in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; they are often used off-label and inappropriately for other disorders such as dementia and impulsive aggressiveness.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli, which have qualities of real perception.

  • Understand the treatment and management of schizophrenia with antipsychotic drugs.
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Camille Jones

Feb 29, 2024

Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Antipsychotic drugs are effective in treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations. However, they offer little relief for negative symptoms, such as emotional flatness.