Question 163 · LEK · Antipsychotics
In a female patient with schizophrenia and hyperprolactinaemia the following is/are not used:
- A. aripiprazole.
- B. quetiapine.
- C. clozapine.
- D. amisulpride.
- E. all antipsychotic drugs can exacerbate hyperprolactinaemia, therefore they are contraindicated.
Hint
Identify the antipsychotic with the strongest effect on prolactin, linked to poor penetration of the blood-brain barrier.
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