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Old 06-17-2007, 05:17 PM
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schizoprenic Q

55 yo old schizophrenic is treated with haloperidol for the past 25 years. He presents w/ constant chewing movements, grimaces, and lip smacking. Her SX persists even when haloperidol is decreased. Without neuroleptic, she has delusions and hallucinations. Which antipsychotic should she be switched to?

a Loxitane
b Molinodone
c Thioridazine
d Olanzapine
e Perphenazine
f Seroquel
g Carbamazepine
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d Olanzapine - switch from typical to atypical antipsychotic
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clozapine olanzapine recommended in resistant shizophernia
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