Asked by James Jones on Jul 08, 2024

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What class of therapeutic drugs gradually reduces symptoms such as hallucinations,delusions,hyperactivity,and mental confusion

A)  antipsychotic drugs
B)  antidepressant drugs 
C)  mood stabilizers
D)  antianxiety drugs

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including disorders like schizophrenia, by affecting brain neurotransmitter levels.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimulus that have qualities of real perception; they are vivid, substantial, and located in external objective space.

Delusions

False belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in psychiatric disorders.

  • Familiarize with the attributes, including performance and possible side effects, of different groups of psychotherapeutic drugs.
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Maggie BroadwellJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, hyperactivity, and mental confusion. They work gradually to reduce these symptoms and are effective for treating conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.