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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?

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?

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?

Negatively impact their ability to care for themselves (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are atypical antipsychotic drugs primarily used for in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Affecting the negative symptoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antipsychotic drugs primarily affect the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Atypical drugs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Exaggerated perceptions and ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do hallucinations and delusions impact individuals with schizophrenia?

Negatively impact their ability to discern reality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of typical antipsychotic drugs in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Manage positive symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main types of symptoms characterizing schizophrenia?

Positive, negative, and cognitive (C) Signup and view all the answers

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