Multiple choice

The original antipsychotic drugs were discovered by chance and then tested for their effectiveness. Which of the following is an antipsychotic drug?

  1. Propranolol

  2. Atenolol

  3. Chlorpromazine

  4. Doxylamine
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works on a variety of receptors in the central nervous system, producing anticholinergic, antidopaminergic, antihistaminic, and weak antiadrenergic effects.

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