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    NU 400-MENTAL HEALTH-PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PROCTORED EXAM (EXAM 1 WEEK 3) ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE ME

    Examples of antipsychotic medications include all of the following, except:

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not an antipsychotic. It is classified as an anticonvulsant and is commonly used for seizure disorders, neuropathic pain, and sometimes anxiety. It has no role in treating psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. B. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic and one of the earliest medications developed to treat psychosis. It works by blocking dopamine receptors. C. Haloperidol (Haldol) is another first-generation (typical) antipsychotic, frequently used for acute agitation and psychotic disorders. D. Risperidone (Risperdal) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic, used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability in autism spectrum disorder.

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