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Psychiatry Question on Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

A schizophrenic patient was prescribed drug A after he did not respond to haloperidol and thioridazine. He now presents with excessive salivation, an increase in blood glucose, and hyperlipidemia. What is drug A?

A

Ziprasidone

B

Risperidone

C

Clozapine

D

Aripiprazole

Answer

Clozapine

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Clozapine