QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPERT
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●● Risperidone.
Answer: Antipsychotic associated with hyperprolactinemia.
●● Aripiprazole.
Answer: Medication that is a partial D2 agonist.
●● Typical antipsychotics.
Answer: Class of antipsychotics with a higher risk of EPS.
●● Ziprasidone.
Answer: Antipsychotic known for the lowest risk of weight gain.
●● Quetiapine.
Answer: Antipsychotic FDA-approved for bipolar depression.
●● Olanzapine.
Answer: Medication with a high risk of metabolic syndrome.
, ●● Paliperidone.
Answer: Antipsychotic used as a long-acting injectable for schizophrenia
maintenance.
●● Haloperidol.
Answer: Medication considered safest in pregnancy for treating
psychotic symptoms.
●● 2 weeks.
Answer: Minimum duration for diagnosing major depressive disorder.
●● Bipolar I disorder.
Answer: Disorder that includes at least one manic episode.
●● 2 years.
Answer: Duration required for diagnosing cyclothymic disorder.
●● Cyclothymic.
Answer: Disorder involving periods of hypomania and depression
without meeting full criteria.
●● Lithium.