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Which type of antipsychotic drugs affects the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs affects the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Typical drugs (correct)
- Atypical drugs
- Sedative drugs
- Anxiolytic drugs
What are the characteristics of negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
What are the characteristics of negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Presence of symptoms most people don’t have
- Exaggerated perceptions and ideas
- Lack of emotional expression and motivation (correct)
- Impaired ability to know what’s real and what’s not
What are the main symptoms of schizophrenia?
What are the main symptoms of schizophrenia?
- Hallucinations and delusions (correct)
- Impaired ability to know what’s real and what’s not
- Lack of emotional expression and motivation
- Exaggerated perceptions and ideas
What is the impact of positive symptoms of schizophrenia on individuals?
What is the impact of positive symptoms of schizophrenia on individuals?
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What are atypical antipsychotic drugs primarily used for in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What are atypical antipsychotic drugs primarily used for in the treatment of schizophrenia?
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Which type of antipsychotic drugs primarily affect the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs primarily affect the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
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What characterizes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
What characterizes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
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How do hallucinations and delusions impact individuals with schizophrenia?
How do hallucinations and delusions impact individuals with schizophrenia?
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What is the primary function of typical antipsychotic drugs in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the primary function of typical antipsychotic drugs in the treatment of schizophrenia?
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What are the three main types of symptoms characterizing schizophrenia?
What are the three main types of symptoms characterizing schizophrenia?
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