Asked by Brent Wilson on May 18, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true?

A) Atypical antipsychotics have little demonstrated positive effect on treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
B) Atypical antipsychotics are inferior to older medications causing psychiatrists to abandon them.
C) Although the atypical antipsychotics are superior to older medications, more work is needed to determine which of them are safest and most effective, and for which patients.
D) Researchers have determined which atypical antipsychotics are safest and most effective have identified which patients do best with which medicine.

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with fewer side effects than traditional antipsychotic drugs.

  • Appreciate the role of atypical antipsychotics in addressing schizophrenia.
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Priya ShiarMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement explains that although atypical antipsychotics are superior to older medications, more work is needed to determine which of them are safest and most effective, and for which patients. Therefore, option C is the true statement.