Question 172 · LEK · Antipsychotics
A male patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is not interested in forming social relationships and undertaking occupational therapy. His affect is flat, he does not say much, does not wash and shave, and spends most of his time in front of the TV. He has persistent persecutory delusions, which, however, do not affect his functioning as much as his other symptoms. Which of the following anti-psychotic drugs should be used in this case?
- A. haloperidol.
- B. haloperidol decanoate.
- C. chlorpromazine.
- D. olanzapine.
- E. perphenazine.
Hint
Identify which symptom domain dominates this patient's disability and compare first-generation drugs with a second-generation agent.
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